Summary:
The Izard County Consolidated School District is home to a single elementary school, Izard County Consolidated Elementary School, which serves 286 students in grades PK through 4 in Violet Hill, Arkansas. This school stands out for its exceptional performance in mathematics and science, even while serving a student population where nearly 99% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating a high level of economic need.
In the 2025-2026 school year, the school's math proficiency rate of 52.5% significantly outpaced both the district (41.2%) and state (44.1%) averages. Science scores were similarly strong at 47.5%, beating the state average of 44.0%. A particularly notable highlight is the 4th grade math class, where 64.3% of students were proficient—a remarkable 17.3 percentage points above the state average. However, the school struggles in English Language Arts and Reading, with proficiency rates of 32.9% and 31.7% respectively, both falling well below state averages. The school's state ranking has declined from the 44th percentile to the 34th percentile over three years, likely due to these literacy gaps and faster improvement at other schools.
Despite these challenges, there are positive trends. English Language Arts scores improved from 27.5% to 32.9% year-over-year, and science scores saw a dramatic jump from 28.6% to 47.5%. The school invests $16,602 per student and maintains a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. The stark contrast between strong math/science performance and weaker literacy results suggests an opportunity to replicate the successful strategies used in math and science to boost reading and writing outcomes, making this a school with clear strengths and a focused path for growth.
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