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Viola Elementary School

Summary:

Viola Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-6 in Viola, Arkansas, part of the Viola School District. With a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, Viola Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic performance, despite having a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Viola Elementary School stands out for its strong academic achievement, with 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 46.1% in mathematics, compared to state averages of 33.8% and 36.4%, respectively. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student may contribute to its success. In contrast, nearby Izard County Cons. Elementary School and Salem Elementary School have lower academic performance, despite serving similar student populations.

Viola Elementary School's consistent high performance, outperformance of state and district averages, and potential best practices could provide valuable insights for other schools in the region. The school's ability to effectively serve a high-poverty student population suggests that adequate funding and resources can make a meaningful difference in student outcomes, even in challenging circumstances.


Detail:

Public K-6

 314 Longhorn Dr
       Viola, AR  72583

(870) 458-2511

District: Viola School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
58th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,935 Help


Students who attend Viola Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Viola High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  210

Racial breakdown:

White:
99.0%
American Indian:
0.5%
Two or more races:
0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Viola Elementary School ranks better than 88.3% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (99%), American Indian (0.5%), two or more races (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Viola Elementary School is 11.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Viola Elementary School is $9,935.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Viola School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Viola School District 105th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Viola Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 53.35 223rd 411 45.7%
2006 75.05 90th 402 77.6%
2007 70.72 118th 440 73.2%
2008 86.13 28th 439 93.6%
2009 83.04 43rd 445 90.3%
2010 64.79 162nd 457 64.6%
2011 89.71 8th 471 98.3%
2012 70.50 124th 468 73.5%
2013 65.59 164th 476 65.5%
2014 77.70 75th 471 84.1%
2015 67.22 121st 466 74.0%
2016 75.08 91st 494 81.6%
2017 83.56 48th 485 90.1%
2018 71.87 123rd 480 74.4%
2019 72.24 119th 488 75.6%
2021 78.38 88th 496 82.3%
2022 69.48 135th 487 72.3%
2023 72.30 133rd 492 73.0%
2024 83.87 58th 497 88.3%
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 Viola Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 203 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1989 209 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 209
1990 227 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1991 239 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1992 236 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1993 240 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1994 238 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1995 262 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1996 262 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1997 235 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1998 227 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 228
1999 253 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2000 230 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2001 242 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 244
2002 224 2 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 231
2003 224 2 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 231
2004 223 2 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 230
2005 206 2 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 210
2006 209 3 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 219
2007 213 2 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 219
2008 222 1 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 228
2009 200 0 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 205
2010 213 0 0 1 3 0 2 0 219
2011 217 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 221
2012 204 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 211
2013 202 0 0 10 0 0 3 0 215
2014 199 1 0 13 0 0 4 0 217
2015 191 1 0 8 0 0 3 0 203
2016 214 1 0 9 0 0 6 0 230
2017 198 2 0 6 0 0 8 0 214
2018 195 1 0 4 0 0 3 0 203
2019 193 1 0 2 1 0 4 0 201
2020 194 1 0 1 1 0 3 0 200
2021 203 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 205
2022 201 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 203
2023 208 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 210

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 Viola Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 203 12.0 16.9 n/a
1989 209 16.0 13.0 n/a
1990 227 17.0 13.3 36.1
1991 239 16.0 14.9 36
1992 236 15.7 15.0 35.2
1993 240 15.5 15.5 33.8
1994 238 14.9 16.0 31.5
1995 262 15.5 16.9 38.5
1996 262 15.5 16.9 38.5
1997 235 15.2 15.5 42.6
1998 228 15.2 15.0 39.5
1999 253 14.1 17.9 55.7
2000 230 18.0 12.8 51.3
2001 244 17.0 14.4 52
2002 231 17.0 13.6 52.4
2003 231 17.0 13.6 52.4
2004 230 18.0 12.8 50.4
2005 210 21.0 10.0 50.5
2006 219 17.0 12.9 47.5
2007 219 19.0 11.5 49.3
2008 228 19.0 12.0 48.7
2009 205 20.0 10.3 58
2010 219 20.9 11.5 63
2011 221 18.7 11.7 66.1
2012 211 18.7 11.2 59.7
2013 215 18.7 11.4 60
2014 217 18.7 11.5 60.8
2015 203 20.0 10.1 64.5
2016 230 19.0 12.1 70
2017 214 20.8 10.2 35.5
2018 203 19.3 10.5 36.5
2019 201 18.4 10.8 73.6
2020 200 18.8 10.6 78
2021 205 18.7 10.9 83.9
2022 203 19.3 10.4 72.9
2023 210 18.3 11.4 77.6

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 Viola Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 203 12.0 16.9 n/a
1989 209 16.0 13.0 n/a
1990 227 17.0 13.3 36.1
1991 239 16.0 14.9 36
1992 236 15.7 15.0 35.2
1993 240 15.5 15.5 33.8
1994 238 14.9 16.0 31.5
1995 262 15.5 16.9 38.5
1996 262 15.5 16.9 38.5
1997 235 15.2 15.5 42.6
1998 228 15.2 15.0 39.5
1999 253 14.1 17.9 55.7
2000 230 18.0 12.8 51.3
2001 244 17.0 14.4 52
2002 231 17.0 13.6 52.4
2003 231 17.0 13.6 52.4
2004 230 18.0 12.8 50.4
2005 210 21.0 10.0 50.5
2006 219 17.0 12.9 47.5
2007 219 19.0 11.5 49.3
2008 228 19.0 12.0 48.7
2009 205 20.0 10.3 58
2010 219 20.9 11.5 63
2011 221 18.7 11.7 66.1
2012 211 18.7 11.2 59.7
2013 215 18.7 11.4 60
2014 217 18.7 11.5 60.8
2015 203 20.0 10.1 64.5
2016 230 19.0 12.1 70
2017 214 20.8 10.2 35.5
2018 203 19.3 10.5 36.5
2019 201 18.4 10.8 73.6
2020 200 18.8 10.6 78
2021 205 18.7 10.9 83.9
2022 203 19.3 10.4 72.9
2023 210 18.3 11.4 77.6

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 Viola Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,386 (14.0%) $8,549 (86.0%) $9,935

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Viola 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 119th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 133rd of 492 Elementary schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Viola Elementary School)95.866.6
 29.2%
   3rd Grade English (Viola School District)95.866.6
 29.2%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Viola Elementary School)87.576.1
 11.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Viola School District)87.576.1
 11.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Viola Elementary School)66.752.3
 14.4%
   3rd Grade Science (Viola School District)66.752.3
 14.4%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Viola Elementary School)62.542.8
 19.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Viola School District)62.542.8
 19.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Viola Elementary School)81.561.7
 19.8%
   4th Grade English (Viola School District)81.561.7
 19.8%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Viola Elementary School)59.250
 9.2%
   4th Grade Math (Viola School District)59.250
 9.2%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Viola Elementary School)55.544.1
 11.4%
   4th Grade Science (Viola School District)55.544.1
 11.4%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Viola Elementary School)59.247
 12.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Viola School District)59.247
 12.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Viola Elementary School)64.673.1
 8.5%
   5th Grade English (Viola School District)64.673.1
 8.5%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Viola Elementary School)38.838.4
 0.4%
   5th Grade Math (Viola School District)38.838.4
 0.4%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Viola Elementary School)32.350
 17.7%
   5th Grade Science (Viola School District)32.350
 17.7%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Viola Elementary School)35.550
 14.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Viola School District)35.550
 14.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Viola Elementary School)83.873
 10.8%
   6th Grade English (Viola School District)83.873
 10.8%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Viola Elementary School)74.261.6
 12.6%
   6th Grade Math (Viola School District)74.261.6
 12.6%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Viola Elementary School)64.550
 14.5%
   6th Grade Science (Viola School District)64.550
 14.5%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Viola Elementary School)58.157.7
 0.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Viola School District)58.157.7
 0.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students201210
 4.5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic20
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White193208
 7.8%
Two or More Races41
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.6%77.6%
 4%

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

High : Viola High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 210 students attended Viola Elementary School.

Viola Elementary School ranks 58th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Viola Elementary School are 99% White.


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