Summary:
The 72053 zip code area has only one school, College Station Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Pulaski County Special School District. With a total enrollment of 136 students, College Station Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools, receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school's proficiency rates in ATLAS/English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are all significantly below the state and district averages, with the lowest proficiency rates in 3rd grade. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates in ACT Aspire assessments were also well below the state and district averages, particularly in Math and Science. Despite the school's low academic performance, it has a relatively high per-student spending of $17,653 and a low student-teacher ratio of 11:1.
The data suggests that College Station Elementary School faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The school's consistently low performance, coupled with the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (96.32%), indicates that the school may require targeted interventions and support to address the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population. While the school has adequate funding and resources, the effective allocation and utilization of these resources to improve student outcomes remains a critical issue that needs to be addressed.
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