Gosnell School District

The Gosnell School District in Arkansas consists of two schools: Gosnell High School and Gosnell Elementary School. While both schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, the elementary school stands out as the stronger-performing institution within the district.

Gosnell Elementary School ranks 155 out of 495 Arkansas elementary schools and holds a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic areas such as English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science. In contrast, Gosnell High School ranks 186 out of 291 Arkansas high schools and has a lower 2-star rating, struggling to meet state averages in several academic areas, particularly in Mathematics and Geometry.

Both schools have high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. However, the spending per student is higher at the high school level ($10,350) compared to the elementary school ($9,298), which is an interesting contrast given the stronger academic performance at the elementary level. The student-teacher ratio is also lower at the high school (10.3) compared to the elementary school (14.2), suggesting a potential allocation of more resources to the high school in terms of staffing. Overall, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to improve academic outcomes at Gosnell High School.