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Park Avenue Elementary School

Summary:

Park Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-4 in the Stuttgart School District in Arkansas. With 644 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.6, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools, earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Park Avenue Elementary School's performance is concerning, with only 21% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 23.8% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 33.8% and 36.4%, respectively. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, over 99% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite slightly higher spending per student than the state average, the school's performance lags behind nearby Dewitt Elementary School and Clarendon Elementary School, which serve student populations with lower rates of economic disadvantage.

The consistent underperformance of Park Avenue Elementary School suggests that factors beyond just socioeconomic status may be contributing to the challenges the school faces. Addressing these issues, including the high poverty rates and lower spending per student, will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes for the students at Park Avenue Elementary School.


Detail:

Public K-4

 1202 S Park Ave
       Stuttgart, AR  72160

(870) 673-3563

District: Stuttgart School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
392nd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,030 Help


Students who attend Park Avenue Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Meekins Middle School
    Stuttgart Junior High School
High:    Stuttgart High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  644

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.8%
White:
34.3%
Hispanic:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Park Avenue Elementary School ranks worse than 78.9% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (43.8%), White (34.3%), Hispanic (10.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Avenue Elementary School is 15.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Avenue Elementary School is $9,030.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Stuttgart School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Stuttgart School District 176th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Park Avenue Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 27.45 332nd 411 19.2%
2006 26.55 323rd 402 19.7%
2007 19.52 381st 440 13.4%
2008 28.37 347th 439 21.0%
2009 22.08 380th 445 14.6%
2010 14.42 418th 457 8.5%
2011 40.65 333rd 471 29.3%
2012 37.29 359th 468 23.3%
2013 34.87 365th 476 23.3%
2014 30.68 381st 471 19.1%
2015 27.80 367th 466 21.2%
2016 43.41 316th 494 36.0%
2017 47.22 268th 485 44.7%
2018 30.43 366th 480 23.8%
2019 24.18 394th 488 19.3%
2021 25.54 382nd 496 23.0%
2022 16.70 414th 487 15.0%
2023 24.89 391st 492 20.5%
2024 25.19 392nd 497 21.1%
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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 Park Avenue Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 218 174 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1989 194 157 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1990 192 168 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1991 188 162 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1992 184 157 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1993 185 156 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1994 164 150 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1995 160 169 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1996 160 169 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1997 161 171 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1998 151 172 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1999 140 186 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2000 129 164 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2001 121 147 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2002 123 126 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2003 123 126 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2004 142 144 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2005 312 342 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 657
2006 319 367 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 701
2007 293 347 6 13 1 n/a n/a 0 660
2008 312 348 6 19 0 n/a n/a 0 685
2009 320 357 4 21 1 n/a n/a 0 703
2010 338 343 7 24 0 1 17 0 730
2011 362 319 6 26 1 0 10 0 724
2012 362 323 6 31 0 0 5 0 727
2013 339 335 4 43 0 2 5 0 728
2014 306 352 5 35 0 1 3 0 702
2015 292 339 6 47 0 0 2 0 686
2016 295 339 5 53 1 0 18 0 711
2017 255 336 5 50 2 2 28 0 678
2018 252 332 5 58 4 1 33 0 685
2019 240 310 6 55 3 0 40 0 654
2020 235 304 6 52 3 0 44 0 644
2021 232 283 8 58 3 3 55 0 642
2022 247 264 10 69 5 5 54 0 654
2023 221 282 12 68 4 6 51 0 644

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 Park Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 392 19.5 20.1 n/a
1989 351 21.0 16.7 n/a
1990 360 23.0 15.6 41.7
1991 350 20.4 17.1 40.9
1992 341 20.3 16.7 48.7
1993 341 20.3 16.8 54.3
1994 315 19.3 16.3 54.9
1995 331 19.5 17.0 57.1
1996 331 19.5 17.0 57.1
1997 332 21.0 15.8 56
1998 325 21.0 15.5 55.1
1999 328 18.0 18.2 72.6
2000 294 17.0 17.3 64.6
2001 268 19.0 14.1 64.9
2002 251 19.0 13.2 61.8
2003 251 19.0 13.2 61.8
2004 288 21.0 13.7 64.6
2005 657 48.0 13.7 64.7
2006 701 44.0 15.9 66.8
2007 660 47.0 14.0 67.4
2008 685 55.0 12.5 65.3
2009 703 49.0 14.3 67.4
2010 730 52.6 12.8 68.6
2011 724 51.7 13.9 67.1
2012 727 51.5 14.1 68.9
2013 728 50.6 14.3 72.1
2014 702 52.6 13.3 75.9
2015 686 48.0 14.2 75.1
2016 711 48.0 14.8 100
2017 678 45.2 14.9 53.5
2018 685 43.1 15.8 51.4
2019 654 37.0 17.6 100
2020 644 37.9 16.9 100
2021 642 43.4 14.7 100
2022 654 39.9 16.3 100
2023 644 41.0 15.6 99.8

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 Park Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 392 19.5 20.1 n/a
1989 351 21.0 16.7 n/a
1990 360 23.0 15.6 41.7
1991 350 20.4 17.1 40.9
1992 341 20.3 16.7 48.7
1993 341 20.3 16.8 54.3
1994 315 19.3 16.3 54.9
1995 331 19.5 17.0 57.1
1996 331 19.5 17.0 57.1
1997 332 21.0 15.8 56
1998 325 21.0 15.5 55.1
1999 328 18.0 18.2 72.6
2000 294 17.0 17.3 64.6
2001 268 19.0 14.1 64.9
2002 251 19.0 13.2 61.8
2003 251 19.0 13.2 61.8
2004 288 21.0 13.7 64.6
2005 657 48.0 13.7 64.7
2006 701 44.0 15.9 66.8
2007 660 47.0 14.0 67.4
2008 685 55.0 12.5 65.3
2009 703 49.0 14.3 67.4
2010 730 52.6 12.8 68.6
2011 724 51.7 13.9 67.1
2012 727 51.5 14.1 68.9
2013 728 50.6 14.3 72.1
2014 702 52.6 13.3 75.9
2015 686 48.0 14.2 75.1
2016 711 48.0 14.8 100
2017 678 45.2 14.9 53.5
2018 685 43.1 15.8 51.4
2019 654 37.0 17.6 100
2020 644 37.9 16.9 100
2021 642 43.4 14.7 100
2022 654 39.9 16.3 100
2023 644 41.0 15.6 99.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Park Avenue Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,736 (19.2%) $7,294 (80.8%) $9,030

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Avenue 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 394th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 391st of 492 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Park Avenue Elementary School)53.950
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English (Stuttgart School District)53.950
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Park Avenue Elementary School)4340.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Stuttgart School District)4340.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Park Avenue Elementary School)24.322.6
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Science (Stuttgart School District)24.322.6
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Park Avenue Elementary School)23.423.6
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Stuttgart School District)23.423.6
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Park Avenue Elementary School)61.555.2
 6.3%
   4th Grade English (Stuttgart School District)61.555.2
 6.3%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Park Avenue Elementary School)5030.8
 19.2%
   4th Grade Math (Stuttgart School District)5030.8
 19.2%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Park Avenue Elementary School)38.525.2
 13.3%
   4th Grade Science (Stuttgart School District)38.525.2
 13.3%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Park Avenue Elementary School)29.526.1
 3.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Stuttgart School District)29.526.1
 3.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students654644
 1.5%
African American310282
 9%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian612
 100%
Hispanic5568
 23.6%
Pacific Islander06
White240221
 7.9%
Two or More Races4051
 27.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%99.8%
 0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Park Avenue Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 644 students attended Park Avenue Elementary School.

Students who attend Park Avenue Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Meekins Middle School
Middle : Stuttgart Junior High School
High : Stuttgart High School

Park Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.1% of Arkansas elementary schools.

Students at Park Avenue Elementary School are 44% African American, 34% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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