Elementary Schools in Lonoke School District

The Lonoke School District in Arkansas is home to two elementary schools: Lonoke Primary School (grades PK-2) and Lonoke Elementary School (grades 3-5). Both schools are rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating average to below-average performance compared to other schools in the state.

Lonoke Primary School has an enrollment of 402 students, while Lonoke Elementary School has 349 students. The district as a whole is ranked 128 out of 250 school districts in Arkansas, suggesting an average to below-average performance. Both schools have high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, with Lonoke Primary School at 65.92% and Lonoke Elementary School at 63.9%. Spending per student is $8,753 at Lonoke Primary School and $8,209 at Lonoke Elementary School, which may indicate potential issues with resource allocation within the district.

Academically, both schools perform below the state average in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. Lonoke Elementary School's proficiency rates range from 28.5% to 46.9%, with the highest proficiency in 4th grade Mathematics. The drop in performance from Lonoke Primary School to Lonoke Elementary School suggests challenges in the transition from the early grades to the upper elementary grades. Addressing the socioeconomic factors and implementing targeted interventions may be necessary to drive academic improvement across the district.