Summary:
The Clinton School District is served by a single elementary school, Clinton Elementary School, which educates students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade in a community where every student faces economic challenges.
Clinton Elementary School is a standout performer, consistently exceeding state averages in all core subjects despite 100% of its 553 students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. In the most recent school year, the school outperformed the state in English Language Arts (46.9% vs. 39.4%), Reading (50.6% vs. 40.4%), Math (51.6% vs. 44.1%), and Science (50.4% vs. 44.0%). The school has also shown strong year-over-year improvement, with proficiency rates increasing in every subject, most notably a 6.2 percentage point jump in Math and a 5.9 point gain in Science. However, a closer look reveals a notable dip in 4th grade performance, where students fell below the state average in both ELA and Science, contrasting sharply with the exceptional results seen in 3rd grade. This pattern suggests a specific area for the school to investigate.
The district itself is ranked 27th out of 251 districts in Arkansas (89th percentile, 4 stars), a much higher ranking than the elementary school's 150th place out of 491 schools (69th percentile, 3 stars). This indicates that the district's elite status is likely driven by its middle and high schools. With a per-student spending of $14,491 and a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1, the school is well-resourced to provide the individualized attention that helps its students succeed against the odds. The school's consistent growth and ability to outperform state averages with a 100% economically disadvantaged population is a testament to effective teaching and strong support systems.
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