Turnbow Elementary School

Q: Is Turnbow Elementary School a good school?

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

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:
277^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,203

Students who attend Turnbow Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sonora Middle School
High:	Springdale High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 591

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.7%

Pacific Islander:

25.7%

White:

19.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Turnbow Elementary School ranks worse than 55.7% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 6^th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Springdale School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.71. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Turnbow Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.7%), Pacific Islander (25.7%), White (19%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Turnbow Elementary School is 17.8, which is the 7^th best among 17 elementary schools in the Springdale School District. (See more...)

Compare Turnbow Elementary School employs 33.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 145^th 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
2009	38.66	315^th	445	29.2%
2010	42.52	317^th	457	30.6%
2011	51.77	270^th	471	42.7%
2012	47.18	305^th	468	34.8%
2013	28.00	386^th	476	18.9%
2014	50.95	270^th	471	42.7%
2015	21.30	396^th	466	15.0%
2016	42.10	322^nd	494	34.8%
2017	48.88	260^th	485	46.4%
2018	43.56	298^th	480	37.9%
2019	28.94	375^th	488	23.2%
2021	38.10	333^rd	496	32.9%
2022	36.85	334^th	487	31.4%
2023	43.34	315^th	492	36.0%
2024	46.71	277^th	497	44.3%

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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
Tuesday, May 9, 2017

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

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	Total
2007	331	5	27	145	5	n/a	n/a	513
2008	311	20	75	175	7	n/a	n/a	588
2009	344	22	78	207	7	n/a	n/a	658
2010	345	18	10	278	1	99	24	775
2011	360	21	12	275	2	107	20	797
2012	221	28	12	297	1	104	20	683
2013	249	33	11	352	3	129	15	792
2014	239	36	8	407	4	145	20	859
2015	224	28	15	393	6	137	15	818
2016	247	23	10	359	5	124	15	783
2017	149	10	3	302	5	130	6	605
2018	174	14	5	325	3	150	5	676
2019	140	11	6	314	9	151	3	634
2020	145	10	5	319	5	140	5	629
2021	102	6	3	262	0	165	8	546
2022	105	8	8	275	6	152	12	566
2023	112	11	8	288	7	152	13	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 375^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 315^th 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)	71.1	59.8	11.3%
3rd Grade English (Springdale School District)	69.8	58.8	11%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Turnbow Elementary School)	54	44.2	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Springdale School District)	61.1	45	16.1%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Turnbow Elementary School)	30.6	24.7	5.9%
3rd Grade Science (Springdale School District)	33.3	28.6	4.7%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Turnbow Elementary School)	22.7	24.7	2%
3rd Grade Reading (Springdale School District)	31.3	27.1	4.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Turnbow Elementary School)	54.1	58.4	4.3%
4th Grade English (Springdale School District)	60.6	61.6	1%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Turnbow Elementary School)	38.5	52.5	14%
4th Grade Math (Springdale School District)	56.3	52.6	3.7%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Turnbow Elementary School)	24	31.7	7.7%
4th Grade Science (Springdale School District)	34.5	33.4	1.1%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Turnbow Elementary School)	29.2	42.5	13.3%
4th Grade Reading (Springdale School District)	39.8	39.9	0.1%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Turnbow Elementary School)	67	72.6	5.6%
5th Grade English (Springdale School District)	70.5	71.8	1.3%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Turnbow Elementary School)	49.6	36.3	13.3%
5th Grade Math (Springdale School District)	53.2	39.3	13.9%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Turnbow Elementary School)	31.2	24.8	6.4%
5th Grade Science (Springdale School District)	37.5	30.6	6.9%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Turnbow Elementary School)	26.6	27.5	0.9%
5th Grade Reading (Springdale School District)	36	32.5	3.5%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	634	591	6.8%
African American	11	11
American Indian	9	7	22.2%
Asian	6	8	33.3%
Hispanic	314	288	8.3%
Pacific Islander	151	152	0.7%
White	140	112	20%
Two or More Races	3	13	333.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.3%	79%	6.3%

Schools Near Turnbow 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 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Turnbow Elementary School	Public	K-5	3390 Habberton Rd	Springdale	72764	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8785	591	33	17.8	79.0%	112 (19.0%)	11 (1.9%)	288 (48.7%)	8 (1.4%)	7 (1.2%)	152 (25.7%)	13 (2.2%)	46.7	277^th of 497 public elementary schools	44.3%		43.3	315^th of 492 public elementary schools	36.0%	38	33.7	30.5	36.4			33.7	29.2	30.5	35.3			31.9	48.3	39.0	33.3			40.0	25.8	25.9	30.3			27.5	$9,203	$1,774	$7,429
Harp Elementary School	Public	K-5	2700 Butterfield Coa	Springdale	72764	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8740	523	29	17.7	78.0%	112 (21.4%)	12 (2.3%)	295 (56.4%)	11 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	74 (14.1%)	18 (3.4%)	30.5	375^th of 497 public elementary schools	24.5%		50	275^th of 492 public elementary schools	44.1%	100	31.2	19.5	28.6			26.4	31.2	19.5	27.3			26.0	27.3	32.5	18.2			26.0	32.5	23.4	19.5			25.1	$13,479	$5,823	$7,656
Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School	Public	K-5	2634 Oriole St	Springdale	72764	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8850	699	39	18.0	87.3%	68 (9.7%)	9 (1.3%)	464 (66.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	137 (19.6%)	17 (2.4%)	22.8	408^th of 497 public elementary schools	17.9%		36.8	344^th of 492 public elementary schools	30.1%	64	19.7	19.6	23.6			21.0	14.0	15.7	25.8			18.4	23.3	39.2	30.3			31.4	16.3	11.8	21.3			16.2	$11,101	$3,942	$7,158
Sonora Elementary School	Public	K-5	20200 Sonora Rd	Springdale	72764	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8820	663	38	17.2	70.7%	344 (51.9%)	8 (1.2%)	212 (32.0%)	10 (1.5%)	3 (0.5%)	51 (7.7%)	35 (5.3%)	39.2	322^nd of 497 public elementary schools	35.2%		45.4	310^th of 492 public elementary schools	37.0%	12	32.0	27.1	31.4			30.1	32.0	26.2	31.4			29.7	42.0	29.9	30.4			33.9	36.0	20.6	21.6			25.9	$8,813	$1,672	$7,141
Parson Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2326 Cardinal Dr	Springdale	72764	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8877	491	27	18.2	94.3%	61 (12.4%)	7 (1.4%)	272 (55.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	146 (29.7%)	4 (0.8%)	10.8	468^th of 497 public elementary schools	5.8%		12.6	445^th of 492 public elementary schools	9.6%	23	17.6	10.7	12.6			13.5	23.0	10.7	11.4			14.7	9.5	10.7	21.5			13.9	17.6	8.3	14.0			13.0	$10,805	$2,527	$8,278
George Elementary School	Public	K-5	2878 S Powell	Springdale	72764	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8710	644	35	18.4	86.2%	99 (15.4%)	14 (2.2%)	413 (64.1%)	12 (1.9%)	3 (0.5%)	87 (13.5%)	16 (2.5%)	25.3	391^st of 497 public elementary schools	21.3%		30.2	367^th of 492 public elementary schools	25.4%	24	22.7	26.0	25.0			24.7	24.5	26.0	26.0			25.5	30.6	26.7	22.0			26.4	16.4	17.3	19.0			17.5	$9,010	$1,555	$7,455
Jones Elementary School	Public	K-5	900 S Powell	Springdale	72764	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8865	512	28	18.0	93.4%	59 (11.5%)	9 (1.8%)	293 (57.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	133 (26.0%)	15 (2.9%)	11.5	457^th of 497 public elementary schools	8.0%		13.3	437^th of 492 public elementary schools	11.2%	20	13.5	9.7	22.8			15.0	13.5	9.7	22.8			15.0	4.1	17.1	24.3			15.0	9.5	4.9	15.8			9.8	$9,825	$1,816	$8,009
Monitor Elementary	Public	K-5	3862 E Monitor Rd Wc 91	Springdale	72764	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8749	652	34	19.3	80.7%	170 (26.1%)	21 (3.2%)	268 (41.1%)	23 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	147 (22.5%)	23 (3.5%)	37.1	334^th of 497 public elementary schools	32.8%		41.5	322^nd of 492 public elementary schools	34.6%	12	21.7	24.7	34.3			27.0	22.8	30.2	36.3			29.9	15.2	34.9	40.0			30.6	20.6	28.3	31.3			26.9	$11,175	$2,590	$8,585
Lisa Academy Springdale	Public, Charter	K-8	301 Holcomb Street	Springdale	72764	Washington County	Lisa Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 557-5303	362	25	14.7	66.3%	135 (37.3%)	20 (5.5%)	164 (45.3%)	5 (1.4%)	5 (1.4%)	17 (4.7%)	16 (4.4%)	71.5	127^th of 497 public elementary schools	74.4%		50.4	270^th of 492 public elementary schools	45.1%	143	42.3	43.4	54.0	23.2	24.0	38.9	44.3	47.1	54.0	30.3	20.0	41.1	46.2	49.1	58.0	32.6	32.0	45.5	51.9	47.1	48.0	30.2	36.0	43.7
Bayyari Elementary School	Public	K-5	2199 Scottsdale St	Springdale	72764	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8760	523	28	18.8	88.0%	42 (8.0%)	5 (1.0%)	387 (74.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (16.3%)	4 (0.8%)	22.3	411^th of 497 public elementary schools	17.3%		28.3	379^th of 492 public elementary schools	23.0%	32	18.2	16.7	36.6			24.1	20.5	15.5	31.2			22.6	14.8	15.5	25.8			18.9	18.2	11.9	23.6			18.1	$9,709	$1,890	$7,819

Frequently Asked Questions about Turnbow Elementary School

Is Turnbow Elementary School a good school?

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

What schools do graduates of Turnbow Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Sonora Middle School
High : Springdale High School

How many students attend Turnbow Elementary School?

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

What district is Turnbow Elementary School in?

Springdale School District

What is the racial makeup of Turnbow Elementary School?

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.

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