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Rural Special Elementary School

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Rural Special Elementary School ranks 296 th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

296^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 40% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Rural Special Elementary School in Fox, AR, is a small K-6 school serving 112 students in a rural area, part of the Mountain View School District.

This school presents a mixed picture for parents. On the positive side, it has a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1, which can allow for more personalized attention. In English Language Arts, the school performs well, with 46.1% of students proficient—above the state average. However, there are significant concerns. The school has experienced a dramatic academic decline, dropping from a consistent 4-star rating (top 30% in the state) to a 2-star rating in recent years. This is a stark contrast to nearby Timbo Elementary School, a similar small, high-poverty school in the same district that has remained stable. The most pressing issue is in mathematics, where only 28.6% of students are proficient—far below the state average of 44.1% and the lowest among all nearby schools, including Shirley Elementary School (31.8%). Science scores are also a weak point, with only 22.3% of 6th graders proficient.

Despite its high level of economic disadvantage (over 97% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch), the school spends the least per student ($13,354) compared to its peers, such as West Side Elementary School ($16,715) and Clinton Elementary School. This suggests the school may be operating with fewer resources. The school’s history of strong performance proves it can succeed despite challenges, but the recent decline—especially in math and science—raises questions about changes in leadership, curriculum, or staffing. For parents, the school offers small class sizes and strong reading instruction, but math and science support may need extra attention.

112

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,354

Per pupil spending ?

97.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

13237 Hwy 263
Fox, AR 72051

(870) 363-4365

District: Mountain View School District

Students who attend Rural Special Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Rural Special High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.6%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Two or more races:

0.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 52nd percentile in 2016 → 40th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2016

!Mathematics scores 15 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school38%

District avg44%

Arkansas avg42%

296^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 12 pts since 2016

From top 48% (2016) to bottom 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Elementary Schools in the Mountain View School District

116^th of 251Mountain View 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	42.9	296 of 491	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	55.6	226 of 495	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.8	266 of 497	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	71.8	138 of 492	72.0%	★★★★☆
2022	71.0	127 of 487	73.9%	★★★★☆
2021	80.5	73 of 496	85.3%	★★★★☆
2019	75.4	101 of 488	79.3%	★★★★☆
2018	66.8	156 of 480	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.3	223 of 485	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	53.3	237 of 494	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	31.4	346 of 466	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	54.2	242 of 471	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	73.4	106 of 476	77.7%	★★★★☆
2012	70.8	123 of 468	73.7%	★★★★☆
2011	59.1	229 of 471	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	85.4	27 of 457	94.1%	★★★★★
2009	67.5	151 of 445	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	67.8	152 of 439	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	67.1	146 of 440	66.8%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts46%+7 vs state

Reading43%~ state avg

Science35%-9 vs state

Mathematics29%-15 vs state

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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 All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rural Special Elementary School	Public	K-6	13237 Hwy 263	Fox	72051	Stone County	Mountain View School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 363-4365	112	10	11.1	97.3%	106 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	42.9	296^th of 491 public elementary schools	39.7%		55.6	226^th of 495 public elementary schools	54.3%	70	57.1	47.8		33.3	46.1	50.0	43.4		33.3	42.9	28.5	30.4		33.4	28.6	42.8	34.8		22.3	34.9	$13,354	$1,242	$12,112
Shirley Elementary School	Public	K-6	1302 Hwy 9 East	Shirley	72153	Van Buren County	Shirley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 518-2223	169	16	10.6	85.2%	163 (96.4%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	35.5	340^th of 491 public elementary schools	30.8%		33.4	351^st of 495 public elementary schools	29.1%	11		17.9	32.0	50.0	35.3		17.9	24.0	58.4	35.3		17.9	28.0	50.0	31.8		17.9	32.0	54.2	34.1	$16,064	$3,539	$12,525
Timbo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	23747 Hwy 263 N.	Timbo	72680	Stone County	Mountain View School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 746-4303	98	9	10.6	96.9%	93 (94.9%)	1 (1.0%)	3 (3.1%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.2	350^th of 491 public elementary schools	28.7%		58.1	211^th of 495 public elementary schools	57.4%	139		50.0	18.2	17.7	29.4		35.7	27.3	29.4	31.4		14.3	36.4	47.0	31.3		42.9	27.3	35.3	35.3	$15,108	$2,309	$12,799
Mountain View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	201 Elementary Dr.	Mountain View	72560	Stone County	Mountain View School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 269-3104	497	34	14.4	99.4%	482 (97.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	68.3	152^nd of 491 public elementary schools	69.0%		58.1	212^th of 495 public elementary schools	57.2%	60	49.4	48.9			49.2	49.4	47.8			48.6	55.5	50.0			52.6	50.6	47.9			49.1	$14,699	$2,869	$11,829
West Side Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7295 Greers Ferry Road	Greers Ferry	72067	Cleburne County	WEST SIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Cleburne)	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 825-7744	284	21	13.6	100.0%	274 (96.5%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	84.2	56^th of 491 public elementary schools	88.6%		74.6	111^th of 495 public elementary schools	77.6%	55	65.7	63.3	48.2	64.5	60.6	68.7	66.6	41.3	64.5	60.7	72.8	50.0	65.5	54.9	60.9	72.8	46.7	55.1	54.8	57.8	$16,715	$3,231	$13,484
Clinton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	852 Yellowjacket Lane	Clinton	72031	Van Buren County	Clinton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 745-6071	553	38	14.5	100.0%	489 (88.4%)	2 (0.4%)	49 (8.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	68.5	150^th of 491 public elementary schools	69.5%		71.4	130^th of 495 public elementary schools	73.7%	20	58.6	35.1	46.5		46.9	59.8	40.3	51.2		50.6	51.2	53.9	50.0		51.6	64.6	42.1	44.1		50.4	$14,491	$2,973	$11,518

Frequently Asked Questions about Rural Special Elementary School

How many students attend Rural Special Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 112 students attended Rural Special Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Rural Special Elementary School?

Students at Rural Special Elementary School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic.

What district is Rural Special Elementary School in?

Mountain View School District

Is Rural Special Elementary School a good school?

Rural Special Elementary School ranks 296^th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Rural Special Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Rural Special Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Rural Special High School

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