Summary:
The Atkins School District in Arkansas has only one elementary school, Atkins Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 299 out of 497 schools in 2023-2024 to 391 out of 495 schools in 2024-2025, earning a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger.
Atkins Elementary School's proficiency rates in ATLAS/English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the state averages for Arkansas, with some exceptions in 4th grade. The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 79.81% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. Despite the school's higher per-student spending of $10,214 in 2018-2019, its declining statewide ranking suggests that the district and school leadership may need to explore strategies to address these challenges and improve student outcomes.
One potential bright spot is the school's low student-teacher ratio of 11.2 in 2023-2024, which is lower than the state average. This suggests that students may have more individualized attention and support, which could be a positive factor in their academic performance. However, the school's overall performance and the socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population indicate that the Atkins School District may need to prioritize improving educational opportunities and resources for the students at Atkins Elementary School.
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