Summary:
Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary is the sole public charter school serving grades K-6 in the Arkansas Arts Academy district, which is ranked 9th out of 250 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. With a total enrollment of 556 students, this standout school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests across multiple subjects and grade levels.
Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing 64th out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year and 102nd out of 492 in the 2022-2023 school year, placing it in the top 20-25% of elementary schools in the state. The school's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 49.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to the state average of 34.7%. Similar trends are seen in Reading, Mathematics, and Science.
While the school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with a free/reduced lunch rate of 42.81% in the 2023-2024 school year, its strong academic performance suggests it is effectively supporting these students. The school's spending per student of $8,238 in the 2018-2019 school year could be further analyzed in the context of the district's overall funding and resource allocation to understand how this investment translates to student outcomes. Overall, Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary is a model of excellence, providing a high-quality education to its students and serving as a benchmark for other schools in the state.
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