Elmdale Elementary School

Summary:

Elmdale Elementary School is a public elementary school in the Springdale School District in Arkansas, serving grades K-5 with an enrollment of 547 students.

Elmdale Elementary consistently performs significantly below the Springdale School District and Arkansas state averages on standardized tests, with only 12.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 29.7% for the district and 33.8% for the state. The school has an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 87.21% to 88.75% over the past three years, much higher than the district and state averages. Despite higher per-student spending of $13,041 compared to nearby schools, Elmdale's performance lags significantly behind other Springdale schools like Thurman G. Smith Elementary and John Tyson Elementary, which rank much higher and have better test scores.

Elmdale Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools for the past decade, with its ranking and star rating remaining stagnant or declining over time, suggesting the school is struggling to improve student outcomes. The high-poverty student population likely contributes to these academic challenges, and while the district appears to be allocating additional resources to support Elmdale, these efforts have not yet resulted in meaningful improvements.


Detail:

Public K-5

 420 N West End
       Springdale, AR  72764


(479) 750-8859

District: Springdale School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
467th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,041 Help


Students who attend Elmdale Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Helen Tyson Middle School
High:    Har-Ber High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  547

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.1%
White:
19.7%
Pacific Islander:
9.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Elmdale Elementary School ranks worse than 94% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 16th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Springdale School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.1%), White (19.7%), Pacific Islander (9.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elmdale Elementary School is 18.3. 12 elementary schools in the Springdale School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elmdale Elementary School is $13,041, which is the 2nd highest among 17 elementary schools in the Springdale School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Springdale School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Springdale School District 145th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elmdale Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 34.18 312th 411 24.1%
2006 38.01 291st 402 27.6%
2007 21.21 377th 440 14.3%
2008 22.63 371st 439 15.5%
2009 23.72 370th 445 16.9%
2010 24.86 383rd 457 16.2%
2011 26.58 397th 471 15.7%
2012 34.30 370th 468 20.9%
2013 42.80 325th 476 31.7%
2014 38.20 348th 471 26.1%
2015 20.82 399th 466 14.4%
2016 33.62 373rd 494 24.5%
2017 36.44 336th 485 30.7%
2018 23.83 393rd 480 18.1%
2019 27.23 380th 488 22.1%
2021 34.04 354th 496 28.6%
2022 20.34 404th 487 17.0%
2023 12.69 442nd 492 10.2%
2024 10.84 467th 497 6.0%
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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Enrollment information for Elmdale Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 634 0 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 645
1989 664 n/a 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 674
1990 584 0 9 6 3 n/a n/a 0 602
1991 595 0 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1992 590 0 13 21 1 n/a n/a 0 625
1993 548 3 19 33 4 n/a n/a 0 607
1994 525 2 17 37 4 n/a n/a 0 585
1995 419 3 16 61 2 n/a n/a 0 501
1996 419 3 16 61 2 n/a n/a 0 501
1997 375 4 18 85 2 n/a n/a 0 484
1998 348 3 34 96 4 n/a n/a 0 485
1999 329 3 28 124 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2000 348 4 30 167 2 n/a n/a 0 551
2001 321 1 31 189 2 n/a n/a 0 544
2002 252 4 41 269 2 n/a n/a 0 568
2003 252 4 41 269 2 n/a n/a 0 568
2004 275 5 62 317 2 n/a n/a 0 661
2005 248 5 60 330 1 n/a n/a 0 644
2006 201 4 69 385 0 n/a n/a 0 659
2007 188 8 58 399 5 n/a n/a 0 658
2008 153 6 53 395 5 n/a n/a 0 612
2009 167 12 53 403 1 n/a n/a 0 636
2010 138 5 8 419 1 32 10 0 613
2011 125 8 9 403 2 26 10 0 583
2012 143 11 13 401 2 24 11 0 605
2013 140 5 4 384 2 20 7 0 562
2014 132 4 4 382 1 30 16 0 569
2015 145 15 4 386 2 35 10 0 597
2016 148 11 3 406 4 35 15 0 622
2017 127 12 5 424 3 54 10 0 635
2018 128 14 4 427 2 41 15 0 631
2019 127 14 7 393 3 56 14 0 614
2020 124 10 7 389 5 68 15 0 618
2021 84 9 5 320 3 50 9 0 480
2022 96 5 5 352 5 47 14 0 524
2023 108 5 4 356 4 53 17 0 547

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 Elmdale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 645 30.5 21.1 n/a
1989 674 31.0 21.7 n/a
1990 602 29.0 20.7 16.3
1991 608 29.6 20.5 16.6
1992 625 30.0 20.8 18.6
1993 607 28.0 21.7 19.9
1994 585 28.5 20.5 21.7
1995 501 25.6 19.6 29.7
1996 501 25.6 19.6 29.7
1997 484 24.5 19.8 36.4
1998 485 24.5 19.8 36.9
1999 484 23.8 20.3 52.7
2000 551 33.0 16.7 57.2
2001 544 28.0 19.4 58.8
2002 568 30.0 18.9 66.5
2003 568 30.0 18.9 66.5
2004 661 35.0 18.9 74.4
2005 644 38.0 16.9 74.8
2006 659 37.0 17.8 74.7
2007 658 44.0 15.0 78.3
2008 612 41.0 14.9 84.5
2009 636 39.0 16.3 88.7
2010 613 40.9 14.6 91
2011 583 36.5 15.9 88.2
2012 605 36.0 16.7 89.1
2013 562 36.1 15.5 93.2
2014 569 33.2 17.1 93.5
2015 597 34.0 17.5 88.6
2016 622 33.0 18.8 89.7
2017 635 35.7 17.7 63.3
2018 631 32.7 19.2 59.9
2019 614 32.3 18.9 89.9
2020 618 31.5 19.6 89.2
2021 480 30.8 15.5 88.8
2022 524 28.4 18.4 87.2
2023 547 29.8 18.3 87.8

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 Elmdale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 645 30.5 21.1 n/a
1989 674 31.0 21.7 n/a
1990 602 29.0 20.7 16.3
1991 608 29.6 20.5 16.6
1992 625 30.0 20.8 18.6
1993 607 28.0 21.7 19.9
1994 585 28.5 20.5 21.7
1995 501 25.6 19.6 29.7
1996 501 25.6 19.6 29.7
1997 484 24.5 19.8 36.4
1998 485 24.5 19.8 36.9
1999 484 23.8 20.3 52.7
2000 551 33.0 16.7 57.2
2001 544 28.0 19.4 58.8
2002 568 30.0 18.9 66.5
2003 568 30.0 18.9 66.5
2004 661 35.0 18.9 74.4
2005 644 38.0 16.9 74.8
2006 659 37.0 17.8 74.7
2007 658 44.0 15.0 78.3
2008 612 41.0 14.9 84.5
2009 636 39.0 16.3 88.7
2010 613 40.9 14.6 91
2011 583 36.5 15.9 88.2
2012 605 36.0 16.7 89.1
2013 562 36.1 15.5 93.2
2014 569 33.2 17.1 93.5
2015 597 34.0 17.5 88.6
2016 622 33.0 18.8 89.7
2017 635 35.7 17.7 63.3
2018 631 32.7 19.2 59.9
2019 614 32.3 18.9 89.9
2020 618 31.5 19.6 89.2
2021 480 30.8 15.5 88.8
2022 524 28.4 18.4 87.2
2023 547 29.8 18.3 87.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Elmdale Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,861 (21.9%) $10,180 (78.1%) $13,041

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Elmdale Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 380th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 442nd of 492 Elementary schools
 12%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Elmdale Elementary School)51.722.3
 29.4%
   3rd Grade English (Springdale School District)69.858.8
 11%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Elmdale Elementary School)60.716.5
 44.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Springdale School District)61.145
 16.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Elmdale Elementary School)23.68.3
 15.3%
   3rd Grade Science (Springdale School District)33.328.6
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Elmdale Elementary School)24.77.1
 17.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Springdale School District)31.327.1
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Elmdale Elementary School)47.746.9
 0.8%
   4th Grade English (Springdale School District)60.661.6
 1%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Elmdale Elementary School)37.826
 11.8%
   4th Grade Math (Springdale School District)56.352.6
 3.7%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Elmdale Elementary School)18.916
 2.9%
   4th Grade Science (Springdale School District)34.533.4
 1.1%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Elmdale Elementary School)29.720.8
 8.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Springdale School District)39.839.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Elmdale Elementary School)62.666.3
 3.7%
   5th Grade English (Springdale School District)70.571.8
 1.3%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Elmdale Elementary School)55.420.7
 34.7%
   5th Grade Math (Springdale School District)53.239.3
 13.9%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Elmdale Elementary School)44.516.3
 28.2%
   5th Grade Science (Springdale School District)37.530.6
 6.9%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Elmdale Elementary School)36.217.5
 18.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Springdale School District)3632.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students614547
 10.9%
African American145
 64.3%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian74
 42.9%
Hispanic393356
 9.4%
Pacific Islander5653
 5.4%
White127108
 15%
Two or More Races1417
 21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.9%87.8%
 2.2%


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

Middle : Helen Tyson Middle School
High : Har-Ber High School

Elmdale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.0% of Arkansas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 547 students attended Elmdale Elementary School.

Students at Elmdale Elementary School are 65% Hispanic, 20% White, 10% Pacific Islander, 3% Two or more races.


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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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