West Fork Elementary School

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West Fork Elementary School ranks 303 rd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

West Fork Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 340 students in grades K-4 in West Fork, Arkansas, which is part of the West Fork School District. Over the past 10 years, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.

West Fork Elementary faces several challenges, including lower test scores, with only 28.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 26% in math, compared to state averages of 33.8% and 36.4%, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.4% to 53.53% over the past 3 years, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, West Fork Elementary's spending per student, at $9,132, is lower than the nearby Fayetteville and Farmington school districts, which spend $10,000-$13,000 per student.

The nearby Fayetteville and Farmington school districts significantly outperform West Fork Elementary on test scores, with several of their elementary schools ranking in the top 10-20% of Arkansas schools. This suggests that the quality of education and resources available to students in those districts is much higher than what is provided at West Fork Elementary. Addressing the school's challenges and implementing strategies to improve student learning and achievement should be a priority for the West Fork School District.

Detail:

Public K-4

245 School Ave
West Fork, AR 72774

(479) 839-2236

District: West Fork School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
303^rd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,132

Students who attend West Fork Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	West Fork Middle School
High:	West Fork High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 340

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.4%

Hispanic:

5.3%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Fork Elementary School ranks worse than 61% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.4%), Hispanic (5.3%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Fork Elementary School is 16.5. (See more...)

Compare West Fork Elementary School employs 20.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Fork Elementary School is $9,132.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

West Fork School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Fork School District 126^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Fork Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	49.75	240^th	411	41.6%
2006	42.59	271^st	402	32.6%
2007	42.75	290^th	440	34.1%
2008	38.83	316^th	439	28.0%
2009	53.21	248^th	445	44.3%
2010	54.67	246^th	457	46.2%
2011	38.24	344^th	471	27.0%
2012	41.68	336^th	468	28.2%
2013	25.58	404^th	476	15.1%
2014	32.61	373^rd	471	20.8%
2015	38.75	295^th	466	36.7%
2016	30.25	384^th	494	22.3%
2017	38.11	326^th	485	32.8%
2018	41.50	305^th	480	36.5%
2019	42.88	310^th	488	36.5%
2021	40.23	321^st	496	35.3%
2022	50.73	264^th	487	45.8%
2023	47.41	297^th	492	39.6%
2024	41.39	303^rd	497	39.0%

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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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Enrollment information for West Fork Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	423	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	423
1989	459	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	459
1990	458	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	458
1991	442	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	442
1992	373	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	373
1993	382	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	382
1994	384	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	384
1995	424	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	427
1996	424	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	427
1997	445	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	448
1998	423	3	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	429
1999	389	2	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	396
2000	404	1	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	413
2001	393	1	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	406
2002	401	1	0	6	3	n/a	n/a	411
2003	401	1	0	6	3	n/a	n/a	411
2004	412	2	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	423
2005	412	4	2	6	4	n/a	n/a	428
2006	472	6	2	5	4	n/a	n/a	489
2007	471	6	3	4	3	n/a	n/a	487
2008	490	6	7	7	5	n/a	n/a	515
2009	490	9	3	10	5	n/a	n/a	517
2010	470	8	2	15	10	0	2	507
2011	447	7	2	13	7	0	7	483
2012	440	8	2	8	5	0	10	473
2013	422	5	2	15	3	0	10	457
2014	438	6	1	13	2	0	17	477
2015	403	6	3	13	2	0	17	444
2016	406	5	1	17	3	0	21	453
2017	373	5	0	20	6	0	22	426
2018	342	1	0	23	7	0	19	392
2019	350	5	1	21	6	0	16	399
2020	348	7	0	18	9	0	13	395
2021	337	8	0	14	8	0	10	377
2022	346	6	0	18	8	0	8	386
2023	297	5	0	18	7	1	12	340

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 West Fork Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	423	21.5	19.6	n/a
1989	459	26.0	17.6	n/a
1990	458	25.0	18.3	27.9
1991	442	24.2	18.2	30.5
1992	373	19.3	19.3	29
1993	382	20.1	19.0	27.5
1994	384	21.0	18.3	29.9
1995	427	0.0	0.0	32.8
1996	427	0.0	0.0	32.8
1997	448	26.6	16.8	28.3
1998	429	26.6	16.1	35.4
1999	396	23.0	17.2	52
2000	413	29.0	14.2	49.2
2001	406	28.0	14.5	42.9
2002	411	28.0	14.7	43.8
2003	411	28.0	14.7	43.8
2004	423	28.0	15.1	43.7
2005	428	32.0	13.4	46.3
2006	489	31.0	15.8	42.1
2007	487	34.0	14.3	52
2008	515	34.0	15.1	44.9
2009	517	34.0	15.2	52.4
2010	507	30.7	15.3	58.4
2011	483	31.5	15.2	58.8
2012	473	29.8	15.8	56.9
2013	457	28.4	16.0	59.7
2014	477	27.2	17.5	61.2
2015	444	27.0	16.4	59.2
2016	453	26.0	17.4	53.4
2017	426	22.9	18.5	34.7
2018	392	22.7	17.2	37
2019	399	21.5	18.5	60.9
2020	395	20.8	18.9	57.5
2021	377	20.0	18.8	50.4
2022	386	20.9	18.4	51.3
2023	340	20.5	16.5	53.5

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 West Fork Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	423	21.5	19.6	n/a
1989	459	26.0	17.6	n/a
1990	458	25.0	18.3	27.9
1991	442	24.2	18.2	30.5
1992	373	19.3	19.3	29
1993	382	20.1	19.0	27.5
1994	384	21.0	18.3	29.9
1995	427	0.0	0.0	32.8
1996	427	0.0	0.0	32.8
1997	448	26.6	16.8	28.3
1998	429	26.6	16.1	35.4
1999	396	23.0	17.2	52
2000	413	29.0	14.2	49.2
2001	406	28.0	14.5	42.9
2002	411	28.0	14.7	43.8
2003	411	28.0	14.7	43.8
2004	423	28.0	15.1	43.7
2005	428	32.0	13.4	46.3
2006	489	31.0	15.8	42.1
2007	487	34.0	14.3	52
2008	515	34.0	15.1	44.9
2009	517	34.0	15.2	52.4
2010	507	30.7	15.3	58.4
2011	483	31.5	15.2	58.8
2012	473	29.8	15.8	56.9
2013	457	28.4	16.0	59.7
2014	477	27.2	17.5	61.2
2015	444	27.0	16.4	59.2
2016	453	26.0	17.4	53.4
2017	426	22.9	18.5	34.7
2018	392	22.7	17.2	37
2019	399	21.5	18.5	60.9
2020	395	20.8	18.9	57.5
2021	377	20.0	18.8	50.4
2022	386	20.9	18.4	51.3
2023	340	20.5	16.5	53.5

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 West Fork Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,441 (15.8%)	$7,691 (84.2%)	$9,132

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Fork Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 310^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 297^th of 492 Elementary schools	3.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (West Fork Elementary School)	84.7	52.3	32.4%
3rd Grade English (West Fork School District)	84.7	52.3	32.4%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (West Fork Elementary School)	56.9	56.9
3rd Grade Math (West Fork School District)	56.9	56.9
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (West Fork Elementary School)	37.5	33.8	3.7%
3rd Grade Science (West Fork School District)	37.5	33.8	3.7%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (West Fork Elementary School)	19.4	27.7	8.3%
3rd Grade Reading (West Fork School District)	19.4	27.7	8.3%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (West Fork Elementary School)	77.1	63.8	13.3%
4th Grade English (West Fork School District)	77.1	63.8	13.3%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (West Fork Elementary School)	37.1	39.7	2.6%
4th Grade Math (West Fork School District)	37.1	39.7	2.6%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (West Fork Elementary School)	34.2	41.4	7.2%
4th Grade Science (West Fork School District)	34.2	41.4	7.2%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (West Fork Elementary School)	38.6	39.6	1%
4th Grade Reading (West Fork School District)	38.6	39.6	1%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	399	340	14.8%
African American	5	5
American Indian	6	7	16.7%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	21	18	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	350	297	15.1%
Two or More Races	16	12	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.9%	53.5%	7.4%

Schools Near West Fork 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 All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Fork Elementary School	Public	K-4	245 School Ave	West Fork	72774	Washington County	West Fork School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 839-2236	340	21	16.5	53.5%	297 (87.4%)	5 (1.5%)	18 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.5%)	41.4	303^rd of 497 public elementary schools	39.0%		47.4	297^th of 492 public elementary schools	39.6%	6	38.0	18.3	28.4	42.9	23.3	33.3	39.7	11.7	26.0	41.3	21.7	31.8	$9,132	$1,441	$7,691
Greenland Elementary School	Public	K-4	200 N Sandy Ave	Greenland	72737	Washington County	Greenland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 521-2366	279	18	15.1	72.8%	226 (81.0%)	5 (1.8%)	25 (9.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.7%)	17 (6.1%)	37.2	333^rd of 497 public elementary schools	33.0%		49.6	276^th of 492 public elementary schools	43.9%	57	31.3	19.5	26.1	33.4	24.4	29.4	25.5	29.3	27.2	29.4	39.0	33.7	$10,646	$2,531	$8,115
Bob Folsom Elementary School	Public	K-3	230 S Grace Ln	Farmington	72730	Washington County	Farmington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 267-6024	389	23	16.6	32.9%	296 (76.1%)	11 (2.8%)	37 (9.5%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	40 (10.3%)	86	48^th of 497 public elementary schools	90.3%		64.1	174^th of 492 public elementary schools	64.6%	126	52.7		52.7	53.8		53.8	47.3		47.3	57.0		57.0	$8,285	$1,190	$7,095
Prairie Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	300 Ed Staggs Dr	Prairie Grove	72753	Washington County	Prairie Grove School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 846-4210	767	39	19.6	37.3%	621 (81.0%)	3 (0.4%)	72 (9.4%)	8 (1.0%)	8 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	53 (6.9%)	57.1	223^rd of 497 public elementary schools	55.1%		63.1	183^rd of 492 public elementary schools	62.8%	40	37.9		37.9	39.8		39.8	40.3		40.3	33.0		33.0	$7,975	$1,103	$6,872
Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School	Public	K-3	322 N Broyles St	Farmington	72730	Washington County	Farmington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 267-6013	399	26	15.5	28.8%	311 (77.9%)	7 (1.8%)	37 (9.3%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	37 (9.3%)	78.8	87^th of 497 public elementary schools	82.5%		86.7	45^th of 492 public elementary schools	90.9%	42	48.5		48.5	49.5		49.5	47.4		47.4	45.5		45.5	$8,008	$1,185	$6,823
Happy Hollow Elementary School	Public	K-4	300 S Ray Ave	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 444-3085	533	25	21.3	43.0%	346 (64.9%)	44 (8.3%)	77 (14.4%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.1%)	53 (9.9%)	80.8	75^th of 497 public elementary schools	84.9%		73.5	123^rd of 492 public elementary schools	75.0%	48	53.6	44.3	48.9	52.6	46.3	49.5	45.3	48.5	46.9	52.6	49.5	51.1	$11,048	$1,881	$9,166
Owl Creek School	Public	K-6	375 N Rupple Rd	Fayetteville	72704	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 718-0200	1,024	53	19.3	62.3%	442 (43.2%)	193 (18.8%)	215 (21.0%)	23 (2.2%)	9 (0.9%)	31 (3.0%)	111 (10.8%)	46.6	279^th of 497 public elementary schools	43.9%		47.6	293^rd of 492 public elementary schools	40.4%	14	32.7	32.5	32.6	32.7	35.1	34.0	29.6	36.7	33.5	30.6	35.0	33.1	$11,108	$2,260	$8,848
Washington Elementary School	Public	K-4	425 N Nighland Ave	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 444-3073	302	19	15.9	51.3%	176 (58.3%)	42 (13.9%)	33 (10.9%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	45 (14.9%)	88.7	39^th of 497 public elementary schools	92.2%		66.4	165^th of 492 public elementary schools	66.5%	126	57.0	55.1	56.2	57.0	57.1	57.1	55.4	49.0	52.7	53.9	51.0	52.6	$10,814	$1,731	$9,083
Leverett Elementary School	Public	K-4	1124 W Cleveland St	Fayetteville	72702	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 444-3077	297	17	17.4	53.2%	150 (50.5%)	41 (13.8%)	36 (12.1%)	12 (4.0%)	2 (0.7%)	7 (2.4%)	49 (16.5%)	74.9	109^th of 497 public elementary schools	78.1%		65.8	166^th of 492 public elementary schools	66.3%	57	48.8	48.2	48.5	48.9	48.1	48.5	44.4	33.3	38.4	46.6	48.2	47.5	$11,937	$2,560	$9,376
Asbell Elementary School	Public	K-4	1500 N Sang Ave	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 444-3080	369	19	19.4	81.8%	132 (35.8%)	74 (20.1%)	78 (21.1%)	16 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.1%)	53 (14.4%)	43.3	294^th of 497 public elementary schools	40.8%		48.2	290^th of 492 public elementary schools	41.1%	4	25.0	37.9	32.0	22.8	36.4	30.0	17.9	43.9	32.0	25.9	37.8	32.3	$13,199	$3,099	$10,100

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What schools do graduates of West Fork Elementary School attend?

Students who attend West Fork Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Fork Middle School
High : West Fork High School

How many students attend West Fork Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 340 students attended West Fork Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of West Fork Elementary School?

Students at West Fork Elementary School are 87% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

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West Fork Elementary School ranks 303^rd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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