Prairie Grove Elementary School

Q: Is Prairie Grove Elementary School a good school?

Prairie Grove Elementary School ranks 223 rd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Prairie Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 767 students in grades PK-3 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, which is part of the Prairie Grove School District. While the district is ranked 35 out of 252 in the state and has a 4-star rating, Prairie Grove Elementary's academic performance is generally below state and district averages.

The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science for all grades were 37.9%, 39.8%, 40.3%, and 33%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 33.8%, 34.1%, 36.4%, and 35.6%. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 33.22% in 2021-2022 to 50.67% in 2020-2021, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's student-teacher ratio has also increased from 18.1 in 2020-2021 to 19.6 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average, and its spending per student was $7,975 in 2018-2019, lower than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Holcomb Elementary School in the Fayetteville School District and Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School in the Farmington School District, Prairie Grove Elementary School generally performs worse on test scores. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 139 out of 488 Arkansas elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 223 out of 497 in 2023-2024, indicating a decline in performance over time. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students is likely a significant factor in its academic challenges, and the district may need to explore targeted interventions and support programs to address this issue.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-3

300 Ed Staggs Dr
Prairie Grove, AR 72753

(479) 846-4210

District: Prairie Grove School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
223^rd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,975

Students who attend Prairie Grove Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Prairie Grove Junior High School
	Prairie Grove Middle School
High:	Prairie Grove High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.6

Number of students: 767

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.0%

Hispanic:

9.4%

Two or more races:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Prairie Grove Elementary School ranks better than 55.1% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.08. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81%), Hispanic (9.4%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairie Grove Elementary School is 19.6. (See more...)

Compare Prairie Grove Elementary School employs 39.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie Grove Elementary School is $7,975.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Prairie Grove School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Grove School District 35^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Prairie Grove Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	58.24	192^nd	411	53.3%
2006	51.01	230^th	402	42.8%
2007	63.35	172^nd	440	60.9%
2008	68.45	149^th	439	66.1%
2016	66.95	132^nd	494	73.3%
2017	55.30	217^th	485	55.3%
2018	60.53	197^th	480	59.0%
2019	69.10	139^th	488	71.5%
2021	65.80	169^th	496	65.9%
2022	60.80	196^th	487	59.8%
2023	63.13	183^rd	492	62.8%
2024	57.08	223^rd	497	55.1%

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

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, July 15, 2020

I've found that Prairie Grove Elementary is so clickish. They care more about wearing their uggs and starting rumors about children, gossiping and being snarky than they actually do about teaching the children. Their communication efforts are a joke. Don't send your kids here if you actually want them to learn. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Prairie Grove Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	436	0	0	1	6	n/a	n/a	443
1989	614	n/a	2	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	618
1990	405	0	0	2	5	n/a	n/a	412
1991	375	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	376
1992	377	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	381
1993	347	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	349
1994	366	0	0	1	5	n/a	n/a	372
1995	369	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	373
1996	369	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	373
1997	388	0	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	393
1998	399	1	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	407
1999	386	1	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	397
2000	379	0	4	7	2	n/a	n/a	392
2001	381	1	3	9	1	n/a	n/a	395
2002	429	2	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	442
2003	429	2	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	442
2004	446	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	453
2005	599	0	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	614
2006	629	3	6	21	1	n/a	n/a	660
2007	606	1	6	20	2	n/a	n/a	635
2008	627	10	4	23	3	n/a	n/a	667
2009	357	3	4	8	2	n/a	n/a	374
2010	341	6	7	16	3	2	0	375
2011	360	5	6	16	10	2	0	399
2012	343	3	5	13	4	2	0	370
2013	373	3	3	21	6	1	0	407
2014	374	6	3	16	3	0	1	403
2015	361	6	5	20	8	0	0	400
2016	605	13	9	31	17	0	1	676
2017	640	14	8	36	24	0	0	722
2018	625	24	6	35	28	1	1	720
2019	701	22	5	41	47	1	1	818
2020	691	16	7	46	39	2	14	815
2021	677	16	6	59	29	2	28	817
2022	732	12	6	79	27	2	33	891
2023	621	3	8	72	8	2	53	767

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 Prairie Grove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	443	20.8	21.2	n/a
1989	618	34.0	18.1	n/a
1990	412	21.0	19.6	22.3
1991	376	20.0	18.8	26.1
1992	381	18.2	20.9	24.1
1993	349	15.5	22.5	25.5
1994	372	16.7	22.3	27.2
1995	373	20.5	18.2	29
1996	373	20.5	18.2	29
1997	393	22.8	17.2	28
1998	407	22.8	17.9	30.5
1999	397	23.0	17.3	39.5
2000	392	26.0	15.1	36.7
2001	395	25.0	15.8	36.7
2002	442	27.0	16.4	39.1
2003	442	27.0	16.4	39.1
2004	453	26.0	17.4	40.2
2005	614	38.0	16.2	39.4
2006	660	38.0	17.4	40.3
2007	635	41.0	15.5	39.4
2008	667	41.0	16.3	39.9
2009	374	27.0	13.9	42.5
2010	375	26.0	14.4	49.1
2011	399	26.7	14.9	54.6
2012	370	26.0	14.1	48.4
2013	407	25.1	16.1	50.1
2014	403	24.4	16.4	49.6
2015	400	24.0	16.6	48.5
2016	676	41.0	16.4	46.7
2017	722	41.5	17.3	30.6
2018	720	44.6	16.1	28.9
2019	818	41.0	19.9	46.7
2020	815	44.2	18.4	45.9
2021	817	45.1	18.1	50.7
2022	891	46.3	19.2	33.2
2023	767	39.1	19.6	37.3

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 Prairie Grove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	443	20.8	21.2	n/a
1989	618	34.0	18.1	n/a
1990	412	21.0	19.6	22.3
1991	376	20.0	18.8	26.1
1992	381	18.2	20.9	24.1
1993	349	15.5	22.5	25.5
1994	372	16.7	22.3	27.2
1995	373	20.5	18.2	29
1996	373	20.5	18.2	29
1997	393	22.8	17.2	28
1998	407	22.8	17.9	30.5
1999	397	23.0	17.3	39.5
2000	392	26.0	15.1	36.7
2001	395	25.0	15.8	36.7
2002	442	27.0	16.4	39.1
2003	442	27.0	16.4	39.1
2004	453	26.0	17.4	40.2
2005	614	38.0	16.2	39.4
2006	660	38.0	17.4	40.3
2007	635	41.0	15.5	39.4
2008	667	41.0	16.3	39.9
2009	374	27.0	13.9	42.5
2010	375	26.0	14.4	49.1
2011	399	26.7	14.9	54.6
2012	370	26.0	14.1	48.4
2013	407	25.1	16.1	50.1
2014	403	24.4	16.4	49.6
2015	400	24.0	16.6	48.5
2016	676	41.0	16.4	46.7
2017	722	41.5	17.3	30.6
2018	720	44.6	16.1	28.9
2019	818	41.0	19.9	46.7
2020	815	44.2	18.4	45.9
2021	817	45.1	18.1	50.7
2022	891	46.3	19.2	33.2
2023	767	39.1	19.6	37.3

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 Prairie Grove Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,103 (13.8%)	$6,872 (86.2%)	$7,975

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairie Grove Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 139^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 183^rd of 492 Elementary schools	8.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Prairie Grove Elementary School)	77.1	73.1	4%
3rd Grade English (Prairie Grove School District)	77.1	73.1	4%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Prairie Grove Elementary School)	70.8	59.3	11.5%
3rd Grade Math (Prairie Grove School District)	70.8	59.3	11.5%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Prairie Grove Elementary School)	41.7	37.9	3.8%
3rd Grade Science (Prairie Grove School District)	41.7	37.9	3.8%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Prairie Grove Elementary School)	45.8	31	14.8%
3rd Grade Reading (Prairie Grove School District)	45.8	31	14.8%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Prairie Grove Elementary School)	80.5	66	14.5%
4th Grade English (Prairie Grove School District)	80.5	66	14.5%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	62.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Prairie Grove Elementary School)	58.6	41	17.6%
4th Grade Math (Prairie Grove School District)	58.6	41	17.6%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	42	11.8%
4th Grade Science (Prairie Grove Elementary School)	49.6	35.1	14.5%
4th Grade Science (Prairie Grove School District)	49.6	35.1	14.5%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	40.8	1.5%
4th Grade Reading (Prairie Grove Elementary School)	53.7	46.2	7.5%
4th Grade Reading (Prairie Grove School District)	53.7	46.2	7.5%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	41.9	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	818	767	6.2%
African American	22	3	86.4%
American Indian	47	8	83%
Asian	5	8	60%
Hispanic	41	72	75.6%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	701	621	11.4%
Two or More Races	1	53	5200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.7%	37.3%	9.4%

Schools Near Prairie Grove Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)			ATLAS Reading (2024)			ATLAS Mathematics (2024)			ATLAS Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Prairie Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	300 Ed Staggs Dr	Prairie Grove	72753	Washington County	Prairie Grove School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 846-4210	767	39	19.6	37.3%	621 (81.0%)	3 (0.4%)	72 (9.4%)	8 (1.0%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	53 (6.9%)	57.1	223^rd of 497 public elementary schools	55.1%		63.1	183^rd of 492 public elementary schools	62.8%	40	37.9		37.9	39.8		39.8	40.3		40.3	33.0		33.0	$7,975	$1,103	$6,872
Bob Folsom Elementary School	Public	K-3	230 S Grace Ln	Farmington	72730	Washington County	Farmington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 267-6024	389	23	16.6	32.9%	296 (76.1%)	11 (2.8%)	37 (9.5%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	40 (10.3%)	86	48^th of 497 public elementary schools	90.3%		64.1	174^th of 492 public elementary schools	64.6%	126	52.7		52.7	53.8		53.8	47.3		47.3	57.0		57.0	$8,285	$1,190	$7,095
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	613 County Ave	Lincoln	72744	Washington County	Lincoln School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 824-3010	373	22	16.6	69.7%	274 (73.5%)	2 (0.5%)	44 (11.8%)	14 (3.8%)	16 (4.3%)	2 (0.5%)	21 (5.6%)	29.9	378^th of 497 public elementary schools	23.9%		31.3	359^th of 492 public elementary schools	27.0%	19	28.5		28.5	30.0		30.0	21.5		21.5	24.3		24.3	$10,263	$2,437	$7,827
Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School	Public	K-3	322 N Broyles St	Farmington	72730	Washington County	Farmington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 267-6013	399	26	15.5	28.8%	311 (77.9%)	7 (1.8%)	37 (9.3%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	37 (9.3%)	78.8	87^th of 497 public elementary schools	82.5%		86.7	45^th of 492 public elementary schools	90.9%	42	48.5		48.5	49.5		49.5	47.4		47.4	45.5		45.5	$8,008	$1,185	$6,823
Owl Creek School	Public	K-6	375 N Rupple Rd	Fayetteville	72704	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 718-0200	1,024	53	19.3	62.3%	442 (43.2%)	193 (18.8%)	215 (21.0%)	23 (2.2%)	9 (0.9%)	31 (3.0%)	111 (10.8%)	46.6	279^th of 497 public elementary schools	43.9%		47.6	293^rd of 492 public elementary schools	40.4%	14	32.7	32.5	32.6	32.7	35.1	34.0	29.6	36.7	33.5	30.6	35.0	33.1	$11,108	$2,260	$8,848
West Fork Elementary School	Public	K-4	245 School Ave	West Fork	72774	Washington County	West Fork School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 839-2236	340	21	16.5	53.5%	297 (87.4%)	5 (1.5%)	18 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.5%)	41.4	303^rd of 497 public elementary schools	39.0%		47.4	297^th of 492 public elementary schools	39.6%	6	38.0	18.3	28.4	42.9	23.3	33.3	39.7	11.7	26.0	41.3	21.7	31.8	$9,132	$1,441	$7,691
Greenland Elementary School	Public	K-4	200 N Sandy Ave	Greenland	72737	Washington County	Greenland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 521-2366	279	18	15.1	72.8%	226 (81.0%)	5 (1.8%)	25 (9.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	17 (6.1%)	37.2	333^rd of 497 public elementary schools	33.0%		49.6	276^th of 492 public elementary schools	43.9%	57	31.3	19.5	26.1	33.4	24.4	29.4	25.5	29.3	27.2	29.4	39.0	33.7	$10,646	$2,531	$8,115
Asbell Elementary School	Public	K-4	1500 N Sang Ave	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 444-3080	369	19	19.4	81.8%	132 (35.8%)	74 (20.1%)	78 (21.1%)	16 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.1%)	53 (14.4%)	43.3	294^th of 497 public elementary schools	40.8%		48.2	290^th of 492 public elementary schools	41.1%	4	25.0	37.9	32.0	22.8	36.4	30.0	17.9	43.9	32.0	25.9	37.8	32.3	$13,199	$3,099	$10,100
Leverett Elementary School	Public	K-4	1124 W Cleveland St	Fayetteville	72702	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 444-3077	297	17	17.4	53.2%	150 (50.5%)	41 (13.8%)	36 (12.1%)	12 (4.0%)	2 (0.7%)	7 (2.4%)	49 (16.5%)	74.9	109^th of 497 public elementary schools	78.1%		65.8	166^th of 492 public elementary schools	66.3%	57	48.8	48.2	48.5	48.9	48.1	48.5	44.4	33.3	38.4	46.6	48.2	47.5	$11,937	$2,560	$9,376
Holcomb Elementary School	Public	K-4	2900 N Salem Rd	Fayetteville	72704	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 527-3610	643	31	20.7	30.9%	425 (66.1%)	52 (8.1%)	80 (12.4%)	20 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.7%)	55 (8.6%)	88.4	41^st of 497 public elementary schools	91.8%		83.4	59^th of 492 public elementary schools	88.0%	18	52.3	56.0	54.2	53.3	56.0	54.6	53.2	64.2	58.8	50.5	50.5	50.5	$9,224	$868	$8,356

Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Grove Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Prairie Grove Elementary School?

Students at Prairie Grove Elementary School are 81% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Prairie Grove Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Prairie Grove Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Prairie Grove Junior High School
Middle : Prairie Grove Middle School
High : Prairie Grove High School

How many students attend Prairie Grove Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 767 students attended Prairie Grove Elementary School.

Is Prairie Grove Elementary School a good school?

Prairie Grove Elementary School ranks 223^rd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Prairie Grove Elementary School in?

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