Summary:
The Greenland School District in Arkansas is home to a single elementary school, Greenland Elementary School, which serves students in grades K-4 and has an enrollment of 279 students. The school serves a community with very high economic need, as 98.92% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, but it invests heavily in its students with a per-student spending of $14,116 and a low student-to-teacher ratio of 12:1.
Greenland Elementary School is on a strong upward trajectory, having improved its state ranking from the 33rd percentile (2 stars) in 2023-2024 to the 52nd percentile (3 stars) in 2025-2026—a 19-percentile-point jump in just two years. Overall, the school's academic proficiency in 2025-2026 is close to or slightly above the state average in English Language Arts (40.2% vs. 39.4%), Reading (42.9% vs. 40.4%), Mathematics (43.3% vs. 44.1%), and Science (46.4% vs. 44.0%). However, there is a notable performance gap between grade levels: 3rd graders consistently outperform the state average in all subjects, while 4th graders fall significantly below in ELA, Reading, and Math.
A key takeaway is the school's rapid year-over-year growth, with proficiency rates increasing by over 10 percentage points in both ELA and Reading from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026. Science stands out as a relative strength, with 4th graders meeting the state benchmark in this subject alone. Given the high level of economic disadvantage, the school's ability to now perform at or above state averages in most subjects is a notable achievement, likely supported by its low student-teacher ratio and high per-student investment. The "3rd grade bump" versus "4th grade slump" suggests a need for targeted support for older students as they transition to more advanced curriculum.
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