Ouachita Elementary School

Summary:

Ouachita Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Donaldson, AR, serving grades KG-6 with 279 students. It is part of the Ouachita School District, which is ranked 59 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 4-star rating. Ouachita Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top 20% of Arkansas elementary schools over the past 10 years, with a current ranking of 63 out of 497 schools.

Ouachita Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 51.2% in ELA, 54.8% in Reading, 43.3% in Math, and 50.9% in Science, compared to the state averages of 33.8%, 34.1%, 36.4%, and 35.6%, respectively. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.3 to 16.1 over the past three years, compared to the state average of around 15 students per teacher.

Compared to the nearby schools, such as Oaklawn Stem Magnet School, Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School, and Cutter-Morning Star Elementary School, Ouachita Elementary School outperforms most of them in academic proficiency. The only nearby school that appears to be on par with Ouachita Elementary School is Bismarck Elementary School, which also ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas elementary schools.


Detail:

Public K-6

 332 School House Rd
       Donaldson, AR  71941


(501) 384-2341

District: Ouachita School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
63rd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,033 Help


Students who attend Ouachita Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Ouachita High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  279

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.7%
Hispanic:
1.8%
Asian:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ouachita Elementary School ranks better than 87.3% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.7%), Hispanic (1.8%), Asian (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ouachita Elementary School is 16.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ouachita Elementary School is $8,033.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ouachita Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Ouachita School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ouachita School District 59th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ouachita Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 63.86 156th 411 62.0%
2006 31.76 313th 402 22.1%
2007 54.70 224th 440 49.1%
2008 67.78 151st 439 65.6%
2009 68.41 139th 445 68.8%
2010 59.67 206th 457 54.9%
2011 58.83 230th 471 51.2%
2012 64.87 182nd 468 61.1%
2013 64.62 173rd 476 63.7%
2014 64.60 156th 471 66.9%
2015 68.42 117th 466 74.9%
2016 66.71 135th 494 72.7%
2017 53.54 227th 485 53.2%
2018 64.74 172nd 480 64.2%
2019 67.32 155th 488 68.2%
2021 85.36 47th 496 90.5%
2022 85.66 52nd 487 89.3%
2023 79.32 81st 492 83.5%
2024 82.47 63rd 497 87.3%
See the entire list of Arkansas Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, October 18, 2021

Open Quote We have been associated with Ouachita School's for over 50 years and would not go anywhere else!! We love Ouachita and love what they stand for! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ouachita Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 198 5 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 208
1989 216 6 n/a 3 2 n/a n/a 0 227
1990 202 5 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 210
1991 204 4 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 209
1992 198 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 201
1993 202 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1994 203 2 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 211
1995 185 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 191
1996 185 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 191
1997 196 1 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 206
1998 196 0 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 204
1999 188 0 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 195
2000 199 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2001 207 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 209
2002 198 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 202
2003 198 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 202
2004 195 2 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 201
2005 242 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 248
2006 266 3 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 277
2007 278 3 1 5 3 n/a n/a 0 290
2008 301 5 1 6 6 n/a n/a 0 319
2009 315 9 1 3 6 n/a n/a 0 334
2010 304 10 1 3 6 1 0 0 325
2011 316 8 0 1 3 0 4 0 332
2012 315 6 1 3 1 0 7 0 333
2013 313 5 1 2 0 0 8 0 329
2014 317 5 1 1 0 0 8 0 332
2015 320 4 1 3 0 0 7 0 335
2016 293 5 1 7 0 0 3 0 309
2017 292 1 2 6 0 0 4 0 305
2018 288 2 1 8 0 0 5 0 304
2019 277 0 1 12 0 0 5 0 295
2020 280 0 1 9 0 0 3 0 293
2021 233 0 1 3 2 0 2 0 241
2022 237 2 1 6 2 0 2 0 250
2023 267 2 3 5 0 0 2 0 279

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ouachita Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 208 12.5 16.6 n/a
1989 227 14.0 16.2 n/a
1990 210 14.0 15.0 22.4
1991 209 13.5 15.4 23
1992 201 13.2 15.2 21.4
1993 207 13.1 15.8 27.1
1994 211 13.1 16.1 23.7
1995 191 12.8 14.9 22.5
1996 191 12.8 14.9 22.5
1997 206 12.1 17.0 31.6
1998 204 12.1 16.9 37.3
1999 195 11.3 17.3 36.4
2000 205 11.0 18.6 26.8
2001 209 14.0 14.9 27.3
2002 202 15.0 13.5 46
2003 202 15.0 13.5 46
2004 201 15.0 13.4 43.8
2005 248 17.0 14.6 39.9
2006 277 16.0 17.3 44.4
2007 290 20.0 14.5 50.3
2008 319 20.0 16.0 50.8
2009 334 20.0 16.7 48.5
2010 325 22.0 15.4 44
2011 332 20.7 16.0 47.3
2012 333 21.2 15.6 54.1
2013 329 20.2 16.2 47.4
2014 332 19.9 16.6 50.9
2015 335 19.0 17.6 56.4
2016 309 20.0 15.4 52.8
2017 305 16.9 18.0 36.4
2018 304 18.0 16.8 35.2
2019 295 18.0 16.3 45.4
2020 293 18.0 16.2 56.7
2021 241 18.0 13.3 47.7
2022 250 18.3 13.6 46.4
2023 279 17.2 16.1 52.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ouachita Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 208 12.5 16.6 n/a
1989 227 14.0 16.2 n/a
1990 210 14.0 15.0 22.4
1991 209 13.5 15.4 23
1992 201 13.2 15.2 21.4
1993 207 13.1 15.8 27.1
1994 211 13.1 16.1 23.7
1995 191 12.8 14.9 22.5
1996 191 12.8 14.9 22.5
1997 206 12.1 17.0 31.6
1998 204 12.1 16.9 37.3
1999 195 11.3 17.3 36.4
2000 205 11.0 18.6 26.8
2001 209 14.0 14.9 27.3
2002 202 15.0 13.5 46
2003 202 15.0 13.5 46
2004 201 15.0 13.4 43.8
2005 248 17.0 14.6 39.9
2006 277 16.0 17.3 44.4
2007 290 20.0 14.5 50.3
2008 319 20.0 16.0 50.8
2009 334 20.0 16.7 48.5
2010 325 22.0 15.4 44
2011 332 20.7 16.0 47.3
2012 333 21.2 15.6 54.1
2013 329 20.2 16.2 47.4
2014 332 19.9 16.6 50.9
2015 335 19.0 17.6 56.4
2016 309 20.0 15.4 52.8
2017 305 16.9 18.0 36.4
2018 304 18.0 16.8 35.2
2019 295 18.0 16.3 45.4
2020 293 18.0 16.2 56.7
2021 241 18.0 13.3 47.7
2022 250 18.3 13.6 46.4
2023 279 17.2 16.1 52.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ouachita Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,106 (13.8%) $6,927 (86.2%) $8,033

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ouachita Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 155th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 81st of 492 Elementary schools
 15.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Ouachita Elementary School)80.665.7
 14.9%
   3rd Grade English (Ouachita School District)80.665.7
 14.9%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Ouachita Elementary School)64.575
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Ouachita School District)64.575
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Ouachita Elementary School)32.356.2
 23.9%
   3rd Grade Science (Ouachita School District)32.356.2
 23.9%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Ouachita Elementary School)4237.5
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Ouachita School District)4237.5
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Ouachita Elementary School)92.180.5
 11.6%
   4th Grade English (Ouachita School District)92.180.5
 11.6%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Ouachita Elementary School)92.168.3
 23.8%
   4th Grade Math (Ouachita School District)92.168.3
 23.8%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Ouachita Elementary School)68.458.6
 9.8%
   4th Grade Science (Ouachita School District)68.458.6
 9.8%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Ouachita Elementary School)65.834.2
 31.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Ouachita School District)65.834.2
 31.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Ouachita Elementary School)70.373.5
 3.2%
   5th Grade English (Ouachita School District)70.373.5
 3.2%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Ouachita Elementary School)44.547.1
 2.6%
   5th Grade Math (Ouachita School District)44.547.1
 2.6%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Ouachita Elementary School)37.152.9
 15.8%
   5th Grade Science (Ouachita School District)37.152.9
 15.8%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Ouachita Elementary School)37.155.8
 18.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Ouachita School District)37.155.8
 18.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Ouachita Elementary School)8376.7
 6.3%
   6th Grade English (Ouachita School District)8376.7
 6.3%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Ouachita Elementary School)68.160.5
 7.6%
   6th Grade Math (Ouachita School District)68.160.5
 7.6%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Ouachita Elementary School)53.258.1
 4.9%
   6th Grade Science (Ouachita School District)53.258.1
 4.9%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Ouachita Elementary School)51.151.2
 0.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Ouachita School District)51.151.2
 0.1%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students295279
 5.4%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic125
 58.3%
Pacific Islander00
White277267
 3.6%
Two or More Races52
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.4%52.7%
 7.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ouachita Elementary School

Students at Ouachita Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Ouachita Elementary School ranks 63rd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 279 students attended Ouachita Elementary School.

Students who attend Ouachita Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Ouachita High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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