Turnbow Elementary School

Summary:

Turnbow Elementary School is a public elementary school in the Springdale School District in Arkansas, serving 591 students in grades K-5. With a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger and ranking 277 out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools, Turnbow faces several key challenges.

Turnbow Elementary consistently performs below the Springdale School District and Arkansas state averages in various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 33.7% of Turnbow students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 29.7% for the district and 33.8% for the state. Additionally, Turnbow has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 79.02% to 82.86% over the past 3 years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. This high-poverty student population may contribute to the school's lower performance, as its spending per student of $9,203 in 2018-2019 was lower than the district average.

When comparing Turnbow to other nearby schools in the Springdale district, some key differences emerge. John Tyson Elementary consistently outperforms Turnbow across all subjects and grade levels, while Bayyari Elementary and George Elementary have similar or lower test scores. The closest school to Turnbow, Harp Elementary, has slightly better test scores but a similar high percentage of free/reduced lunch students. These comparisons suggest that the challenges faced by Turnbow are not unique and may be indicative of broader systemic issues within the Springdale School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3390 Habberton Rd
       Springdale, AR  72764


(479) 750-8785

District: Springdale School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
277th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,203 Help


Students who attend Turnbow Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sonora Middle School
High:    Springdale High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  591

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.7%
Pacific Islander:
25.7%
White:
19.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Turnbow Elementary School ranks worse than 55.7% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 6th 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 46.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Turnbow Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.7%), Pacific Islander (25.7%), White (19%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Turnbow Elementary School is 17.8, which is the 7th best among 17 elementary schools in the Springdale School District. (See more...)
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Compare Turnbow Elementary School employs 33.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Turnbow Elementary School is $9,203. 10 elementary schools in the Springdale School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Turnbow 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 Turnbow Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 38.66 315th 445 29.2%
2010 42.52 317th 457 30.6%
2011 51.77 270th 471 42.7%
2012 47.18 305th 468 34.8%
2013 28.00 386th 476 18.9%
2014 50.95 270th 471 42.7%
2015 21.30 396th 466 15.0%
2016 42.10 322nd 494 34.8%
2017 48.88 260th 485 46.4%
2018 43.56 298th 480 37.9%
2019 28.94 375th 488 23.2%
2021 38.10 333rd 496 32.9%
2022 36.85 334th 487 31.4%
2023 43.34 315th 492 36.0%
2024 46.71 277th 497 44.3%
See the entire list of Arkansas Elementary School Rankings!

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

Turnbow Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Open Quote Turnbow is an excellent school! Our daughter has flourished academically here. The numbers speak to the many obstacles the educators face at this school. What the numbers don't tell is the baseline where these kids started, nor the strides made since the beginning of their education here. Turnbow's approach to teaching allows them to effectively reach kids of all levels.
Beyond the classroom, Turnbow embraces and celebrates the cultural differences. They teach respect and unity.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this school, staff and sweet children in attendance. I would encourage anyone doubting Turnbow because of test scores to take a closer look and see if the school aligns with your values as a family. I was one of those doubters, but so happy we decided to give it a try! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Open Quote My son attends this school and I am currently looking to move out of the district. My son's reading level actually went down 2 grade levels since attending this school and the only recommendations they offer is to medicate my son. I fully understand why this school is one of the lowest rated elementary schools in the state. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Turnbow Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 331 5 27 145 5 n/a n/a 0 513
2008 311 20 75 175 7 n/a n/a 0 588
2009 344 22 78 207 7 n/a n/a 0 658
2010 345 18 10 278 1 99 24 0 775
2011 360 21 12 275 2 107 20 0 797
2012 221 28 12 297 1 104 20 0 683
2013 249 33 11 352 3 129 15 0 792
2014 239 36 8 407 4 145 20 0 859
2015 224 28 15 393 6 137 15 0 818
2016 247 23 10 359 5 124 15 0 783
2017 149 10 3 302 5 130 6 0 605
2018 174 14 5 325 3 150 5 0 676
2019 140 11 6 314 9 151 3 0 634
2020 145 10 5 319 5 140 5 0 629
2021 102 6 3 262 0 165 8 0 546
2022 105 8 8 275 6 152 12 0 566
2023 112 11 8 288 7 152 13 0 591

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 Turnbow Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 513 31.0 16.5 56.5
2008 588 34.0 17.3 65.1
2009 658 38.0 17.3 67.3
2010 775 43.9 17.2 70.6
2011 797 44.3 17.9 76.2
2012 683 41.7 16.3 81.4
2013 792 48.8 16.2 81.3
2014 859 50.3 17.0 79
2015 818 46.0 17.7 78.7
2016 783 43.0 18.2 82.1
2017 605 35.9 16.8 52.7
2018 676 36.6 18.4 53.4
2019 634 44.4 14.2 85.3
2020 629 37.1 16.9 83.3
2021 546 34.3 15.8 81.1
2022 566 30.1 18.8 82.9
2023 591 33.1 17.8 79

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 Turnbow Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 513 31.0 16.5 56.5
2008 588 34.0 17.3 65.1
2009 658 38.0 17.3 67.3
2010 775 43.9 17.2 70.6
2011 797 44.3 17.9 76.2
2012 683 41.7 16.3 81.4
2013 792 48.8 16.2 81.3
2014 859 50.3 17.0 79
2015 818 46.0 17.7 78.7
2016 783 43.0 18.2 82.1
2017 605 35.9 16.8 52.7
2018 676 36.6 18.4 53.4
2019 634 44.4 14.2 85.3
2020 629 37.1 16.9 83.3
2021 546 34.3 15.8 81.1
2022 566 30.1 18.8 82.9
2023 591 33.1 17.8 79

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 Turnbow Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,774 (19.3%) $7,429 (80.7%) $9,203

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Turnbow 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 375th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 315th of 492 Elementary schools
 12.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Turnbow Elementary School)71.159.8
 11.3%
   3rd Grade English (Springdale School District)69.858.8
 11%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Turnbow Elementary School)5444.2
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Springdale School District)61.145
 16.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Turnbow Elementary School)30.624.7
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Science (Springdale School District)33.328.6
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Turnbow Elementary School)22.724.7
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Springdale School District)31.327.1
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Turnbow Elementary School)54.158.4
 4.3%
   4th Grade English (Springdale School District)60.661.6
 1%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Turnbow Elementary School)38.552.5
 14%
   4th Grade Math (Springdale School District)56.352.6
 3.7%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Turnbow Elementary School)2431.7
 7.7%
   4th Grade Science (Springdale School District)34.533.4
 1.1%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Turnbow Elementary School)29.242.5
 13.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Springdale School District)39.839.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Turnbow Elementary School)6772.6
 5.6%
   5th Grade English (Springdale School District)70.571.8
 1.3%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Turnbow Elementary School)49.636.3
 13.3%
   5th Grade Math (Springdale School District)53.239.3
 13.9%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Turnbow Elementary School)31.224.8
 6.4%
   5th Grade Science (Springdale School District)37.530.6
 6.9%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Turnbow Elementary School)26.627.5
 0.9%
   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 Students634591
 6.8%
African American1111
American Indian97
 22.2%
Asian68
 33.3%
Hispanic314288
 8.3%
Pacific Islander151152
 0.7%
White140112
 20%
Two or More Races313
 333.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.3%79%
 6.3%


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Students at Turnbow Elementary School are 49% Hispanic, 26% Pacific Islander, 19% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Turnbow Elementary School ranks 277th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Sonora Middle School
High : Springdale High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 591 students attended Turnbow Elementary 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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