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Tyronza Elementary School

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Tyronza Elementary School ranks 355 th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 3-6

355^th

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of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 28% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Tyronza Elementary School is a small, rural school in Tyronza, AR, serving 158 students in grades 3 through 6 as part of the East Poinsett County School District, which holds a 3-star rating and ranks in the 68th percentile statewide.

One of the school’s standout features is its strong performance in mathematics, which sets it apart from nearby schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, 46.5% of Tyronza students were proficient in math, surpassing the state average of 38.7% and far exceeding Marked Tree Elementary (25.4%) and Earle Elementary (13.7%). However, the school shows a dramatic split in performance by grade level. While 6th graders outperform the state in both reading and math, 4th graders struggle significantly—only 12% were proficient in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 41.4%. This “4th grade slump” is a critical concern that suggests a specific issue with instruction or curriculum at that grade level, especially since nearby Rivercrest Elementary does not show a similar pattern. The school also benefits from a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1, offering more individualized attention than larger schools like Rivercrest (18.7:1) or Trumann Elementary (16.6:1).

Despite spending $13,439 per student—higher than nearby districts—the school’s overall performance has been inconsistent, with state rankings fluctuating between the 28th and 68th percentiles over the past decade. This volatility, combined with the 4th-grade challenges, suggests that while Tyronza has carved out a niche as a “math school” in a region where many schools struggle, there are areas that need focused improvement. The school serves a high-poverty population, with nearly 80% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, making its math achievements particularly notable. For parents, Tyronza offers a small, close-knit environment with strong math instruction, but the uneven grade-level performance and recent drop to a 1-star rating warrant a closer look at how the school supports all students.

158

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,439

Per pupil spending ?

79.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

412 S. Main St.
Tyronza, AR 72386

(870) 487-2259

District: East Poinsett County School District

Students who attend Tyronza Elementary School usually attend:

High:

East Poinsett County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.6%

African American:

13.3%

Hispanic:

8.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 68th percentile in 2016 → 28th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (31% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 40 percentile points since 2016

!Science scores 17 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school31%

District avg38%

Arkansas avg42%

355^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 28%▼ down 40 pts since 2016

From top 32% (2016) to bottom 28% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

81^st of 251East Poinsett County School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	32.3	355 of 491	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	43.7	289 of 495	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.6	234 of 497	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.0	256 of 492	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	58.0	223 of 487	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.5	173 of 496	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.2	270 of 488	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.6	217 of 480	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.8	247 of 485	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	62.9	158 of 494	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	45.4	249 of 466	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	23.4	405 of 471	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	34.1	367 of 476	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	43.1	327 of 468	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	41.8	326 of 471	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	44.2	309 of 457	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	39.9	309 of 445	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	45.5	290 of 439	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	78.4	71 of 440	83.9%	★★★★☆
2006	70.0	118 of 402	70.6%	★★★★☆
2005	58.3	190 of 411	53.8%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics36%-8 vs state

Reading34%-6 vs state

English Language Arts28%-11 vs state

Science27%-17 vs state

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Monday, August 15, 2022

One of the best elementary schools in NE Arkansas. Best principal & teachers! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)							ATLAS Reading (2026)							ATLAS Mathematics (2026)							ATLAS Science (2026)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 8th 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 8th 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 8th 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 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tyronza Elementary School	Public	3-6	412 S. Main St.	Tyronza	72386	Poinsett County	East Poinsett County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 487-2259	158	11	13.8	79.7%	121 (76.6%)	21 (13.3%)	14 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	32.3	355^th of 491 public elementary schools	27.7%		43.7	289^th of 495 public elementary schools	41.6%	66	39.2	12.0	31.0	39.4			28.2	50.0	14.0	40.5	42.4			34.0	39.2	26.0	35.7	48.5			35.9	32.1	16.0	35.7	27.3			26.8	$13,439	$1,546	$11,893
Marked Tree Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	703 Normandy	Marked Tree	72365	Poinsett County	Marked Tree School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 358-2214	309	19	16.5	73.8%	149 (48.2%)	117 (37.9%)	16 (5.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.1%)	20.5	416^th of 491 public elementary schools	15.3%		16.3	435^th of 495 public elementary schools	12.1%	19	27.5	10.8	22.5	25.0			21.0	27.6	10.8	25.0	31.3			23.2	46.4	24.3	35.0	42.4			36.2	27.5	21.6	17.5	30.3			23.7	$14,754	$4,474	$10,280
Lepanto Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	819 N School St	Lepanto	72354	Poinsett County	East Poinsett County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 475-2632	175	12	14.1	73.7%	133 (76.0%)	14 (8.0%)	11 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (9.7%)								(n/a)																													$16,218	$2,661	$13,558
Earle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1425 2nd Street	Earle	72331	Crittenden County	Earle School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 792-8732	195	15	13.2	99.5%	6 (3.1%)	183 (93.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	7.9	473^rd of 491 public elementary schools	3.7%		8.5	477^th of 495 public elementary schools	3.6%	4	26.1	3.4	31.0	16.1	19.1	17.9	18.6	26.1	3.4	20.6	16.2	28.6	21.5	18.6	26.0	3.4	6.8	6.5	19.0	25.0	13.7	21.7	0.0	20.7	3.2	19.1	21.4	13.6	$14,604	$2,767	$11,837
Trumann Elementary School	Public	K-3	401 N Willow	Trumann	72472	Poinsett County	Trumann School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 483-5314	477	29	16.6	100.0%	327 (68.6%)	60 (12.6%)	36 (7.5%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (10.5%)	19	425^th of 491 public elementary schools	13.4%		17.1	432^nd of 495 public elementary schools	12.7%	7	29.3						27.9	31.1						29.5	19.8						18.8	28.3						27.0	$11,184	$1,691	$9,493
Rivercrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1704 West State Highway 14	Wilson	72395	Mississippi County	Rivercrest School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 655-8621	675	36	18.7	100.0%	389 (57.6%)	165 (24.4%)	64 (9.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (8.1%)	37.9	327^th of 491 public elementary schools	33.4%		47.7	274^th of 495 public elementary schools	44.6%	53	19.0	48.2	33.0	32.9			33.4	16.3	49.3	35.1	34.2			34.1	32.4	62.0	34.1	36.6			41.0	25.7	50.7	25.5	28.1			32.3	$12,306	$1,193	$11,113
Riverside East Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	502 West State Street	Caraway	72419	Craighead County	Riverside School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 482-3351	147	11	13.0	73.5%	137 (93.2%)	3 (2.0%)	5 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	33.9	346^th of 491 public elementary schools	29.5%		46.9	278^th of 495 public elementary schools	43.8%	68	7.7	10.6	50.0	38.9			27.9	7.7	15.8	44.4	44.4			29.5	23.1	10.5	33.4	44.4			27.9	38.5	21.1	38.9	44.5			35.3	$14,355	$3,260	$11,095

Frequently Asked Questions about Tyronza Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Tyronza Elementary School?

Students at Tyronza Elementary School are 77% White, 13% African American, 9% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Tyronza Elementary School in?

East Poinsett County School District

What schools do graduates of Tyronza Elementary School attend?

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

High : East Poinsett County High School

How many students attend Tyronza Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 158 students attended Tyronza Elementary School.

Is Tyronza Elementary School a good school?

Tyronza Elementary School ranks 355^th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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