Newark Elementary School

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Newark Elementary School ranks 207 th of 494 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public K-5

3549 Cord Rd
Newark, AR 72562

(870) 799-8691

District: Cedar Ridge School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
207^th of 494 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,083

Students who attend Newark Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Cedar Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.7

Number of students: 273

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.8%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Newark Elementary School ranks better than 58.1% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.19. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), Hispanic (2.9%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newark Elementary School is 11.7. (See more...)

Compare Newark Elementary School employs 23.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newark Elementary School is $14,083.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Newark Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cedar Ridge School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cedar Ridge School District 156^th of 250 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Newark Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2007	50.93	252^nd	440	42.7%
2008	56.43	213^th	439	51.5%
2009	41.76	299^th	445	32.8%
2010	61.32	189^th	457	58.6%
2011	55.12	249^th	471	47.1%
2012	56.14	247^th	468	47.2%
2013	49.46	292^nd	476	38.7%
2014	47.86	291^st	471	38.2%
2015	34.96	319^th	466	31.5%
2016	34.15	369^th	494	25.3%
2017	35.75	339^th	485	30.1%
2018	37.27	337^th	480	29.8%
2019	50.15	273^rd	488	44.1%
2021	52.06	263^rd	496	47.0%
2022	56.74	231^st	487	52.6%
2023	60.19	205^th	492	58.3%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Newark Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	269	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	273
1989	280	n/a	n/a	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	283
1990	302	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	302
1991	324	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	324
1992	312	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	315
1993	329	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	329
1994	313	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	314
1995	302	1	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	309
1996	302	1	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	309
1997	282	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	283
1998	261	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	262
1999	245	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	245
2000	259	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	259
2001	203	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	204
2002	170	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	173
2003	170	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	173
2004	220	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	223
2005	254	5	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	261
2006	284	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	286
2007	306	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	311
2008	317	2	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	323
2009	292	2	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	296
2010	287	10	0	0	2	4	0	303
2011	287	6	0	2	7	1	0	303
2012	281	6	0	4	7	1	0	299
2013	261	6	0	12	6	1	0	286
2014	248	1	0	15	3	1	0	268
2015	279	1	2	20	4	1	0	307
2016	289	3	2	21	3	1	0	319
2017	237	2	2	13	1	1	1	257
2018	261	1	0	17	1	0	2	282
2019	304	1	0	9	1	0	2	317
2020	282	3	0	8	0	0	5	298
2021	260	5	2	7	1	0	1	276
2022	232	5	2	9	1	0	5	254
2023	256	1	1	8	1	0	6	273

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Newark Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	273	21.0	13.0	n/a
1989	283	23.0	12.3	n/a
1990	302	23.0	13.1	29.8
1991	324	25.0	12.9	30.9
1992	315	23.7	13.2	29.5
1993	329	25.5	12.9	43.2
1994	314	25.3	12.4	39.5
1995	309	22.4	13.8	36.6
1996	309	22.4	13.8	36.6
1997	283	22.0	12.9	41
1998	262	22.0	11.9	42.4
1999	245	16.5	14.8	49
2000	259	22.0	11.8	49
2001	204	23.0	8.9	45.1
2002	173	20.0	8.7	49.7
2003	173	20.0	8.7	49.7
2004	223	21.0	10.6	59.2
2005	261	22.0	11.9	55.2
2006	286	18.0	15.9	51
2007	311	25.0	12.4	64.6
2008	323	26.0	12.4	63.2
2009	296	26.0	11.4	61.5
2010	303	26.1	12.1	62.7
2011	303	23.2	13.0	71.9
2012	299	24.8	12.0	70.9
2013	286	20.5	13.8	76.2
2014	268	23.0	11.6	76.5
2015	307	29.0	10.5	71.3
2016	319	28.0	11.3	72.7
2017	257	23.1	11.0	45.1
2018	282	24.9	11.3	73
2019	317	26.5	11.9	100
2020	298	30.0	9.9	100
2021	276	30.0	9.1	100
2022	254	25.5	9.9	100
2023	273	23.2	11.7	78.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Newark Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	273	21.0	13.0	n/a
1989	283	23.0	12.3	n/a
1990	302	23.0	13.1	29.8
1991	324	25.0	12.9	30.9
1992	315	23.7	13.2	29.5
1993	329	25.5	12.9	43.2
1994	314	25.3	12.4	39.5
1995	309	22.4	13.8	36.6
1996	309	22.4	13.8	36.6
1997	283	22.0	12.9	41
1998	262	22.0	11.9	42.4
1999	245	16.5	14.8	49
2000	259	22.0	11.8	49
2001	204	23.0	8.9	45.1
2002	173	20.0	8.7	49.7
2003	173	20.0	8.7	49.7
2004	223	21.0	10.6	59.2
2005	261	22.0	11.9	55.2
2006	286	18.0	15.9	51
2007	311	25.0	12.4	64.6
2008	323	26.0	12.4	63.2
2009	296	26.0	11.4	61.5
2010	303	26.1	12.1	62.7
2011	303	23.2	13.0	71.9
2012	299	24.8	12.0	70.9
2013	286	20.5	13.8	76.2
2014	268	23.0	11.6	76.5
2015	307	29.0	10.5	71.3
2016	319	28.0	11.3	72.7
2017	257	23.1	11.0	45.1
2018	282	24.9	11.3	73
2019	317	26.5	11.9	100
2020	298	30.0	9.9	100
2021	276	30.0	9.1	100
2022	254	25.5	9.9	100
2023	273	23.2	11.7	78.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Newark Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,605 (25.6%)	$10,478 (74.4%)	$14,083

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newark Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 273^rd of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 205^th of 492 Elementary schools	14.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Newark Elementary School)	72	59	13%
3rd Grade English (Cedar Ridge School District)	72	59	13%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Newark Elementary School)	66	69.2	3.2%
3rd Grade Math (Cedar Ridge School District)	66	69.2	3.2%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Newark Elementary School)	40	51.3	11.3%
3rd Grade Science (Cedar Ridge School District)	40	51.3	11.3%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Newark Elementary School)	34	41.1	7.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Cedar Ridge School District)	34	41.1	7.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Newark Elementary School)	74.6	69.8	4.8%
4th Grade English (Cedar Ridge School District)	74.6	69.8	4.8%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Newark Elementary School)	68.3	69.8	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Cedar Ridge School District)	68.3	69.8	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Newark Elementary School)	52.4	41.6	10.8%
4th Grade Science (Cedar Ridge School District)	52.4	41.6	10.8%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Newark Elementary School)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
4th Grade Reading (Cedar Ridge School District)	47.7	39.6	8.1%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Newark Elementary School)	66.7	60.5	6.2%
5th Grade English (Cedar Ridge School District)	66.7	60.5	6.2%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Newark Elementary School)	37.1	31.3	5.8%
5th Grade Math (Cedar Ridge School District)	37.1	31.3	5.8%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Newark Elementary School)	27.8	35.4	7.6%
5th Grade Science (Cedar Ridge School District)	27.8	35.4	7.6%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Newark Elementary School)	20.4	33.3	12.9%
5th Grade Reading (Cedar Ridge School District)	20.4	33.3	12.9%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	317	273	13.9%
African American	1	1
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	9	8	11.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	304	256	15.8%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	78.4%	21.6%

Schools Near Newark Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ACT Aspire English (2023)			ACT Aspire Math (2023)			ACT Aspire Science (2023)			ACT Aspire Reading (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT Aspire English 3rd Grade	ACT Aspire English 4th Grade	ACT Aspire English 5th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 3rd Grade	ACT Aspire Math 4th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 5th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 3rd Grade	ACT Aspire Science 4th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 5th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 3rd Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 4th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Newark Elementary School	Public	K-5	3549 Cord Rd	Newark	72562	Independence County	Cedar Ridge School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 799-8691	273	23	11.7	78.4%	256 (93.8%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	60.2	207^th of 494 public elementary schools	58.1%		56.7	231^st of 487 public elementary schools	52.6%	24	59.0	69.8	60.5	69.2	69.8	31.3	51.3	41.6	35.4	41.1	39.6	33.3	$14,083	$3,605	$10,478
Sulphur Rock Magnet School	Public	K-5	480 N Main	Sulphur Rock	72579	Independence County	Batesville School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 799-3149	272	18	14.7	45.6%	231 (84.9%)	7 (2.6%)	22 (8.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.3%)	70.8	143^rd of 494 public elementary schools	71.1%		76.8	100^th of 487 public elementary schools	79.5%	43	65.3	71.1	84.0	81.7	55.3	52.0	42.9	47.4	50.0	26.5	31.6	44.0	$14,166	$3,260	$10,907
Eagle Mountain Magnet School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Eagle Mountain Blvd	Batesville	72501	Independence County	Batesville School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 698-9141	903	42	21.6	53.5%	547 (60.6%)	34 (3.8%)	261 (28.9%)	19 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	39 (4.3%)	60.9	202^nd of 494 public elementary schools	59.1%		68.2	144^th of 487 public elementary schools	70.4%	58	58.9	68.9	76.9	57.9	55.0	52.8	33.6	46.6	33.4	28.1	39.6	41.7	$9,618	$1,894	$7,725
Southside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	2460 Batesville Blvd	Batesville	72501	Independence County	Southside School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 251-2661	854	46	18.7	54.7%	805 (94.3%)	16 (1.9%)	28 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	82.3	68^th of 494 public elementary schools	86.2%		69.4	136^th of 487 public elementary schools	72.1%	68	75.5			68.7			47.9			45.8			$10,430	$3,162	$7,268
West Magnet School	Public	K-5	850 Hill St	Batesville	72501	Independence County	Batesville School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 793-9878	549	31	17.6	68.7%	297 (54.1%)	30 (5.5%)	185 (33.7%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	28 (5.1%)	41.3	326^th of 494 public elementary schools	34.0%		33.2	348^th of 487 public elementary schools	28.5%	22	59.8	49.4	69.9	42.4	36.4	34.8	42.4	33.8	23.9	33.7	32.5	27.2	$9,650	$2,339	$7,312
Newport Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1700 Commerce Blvd	Newport	72112	Jackson County	Newport School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 523-1351	656	50	13.1	51.4%	344 (52.4%)	192 (29.3%)	56 (8.5%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (9.1%)	23.9	396^th of 494 public elementary schools	19.8%		28.9	368^th of 487 public elementary schools	24.4%	28	43.5	49.5	63.4	27.1	30.6	36.6	16.5	24.7	25.6	13.0	31.8	28.0	$11,133	$3,212	$7,921
Tuckerman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	300 N Dowell St	Tuckerman	72473	Jackson County	Jackson County School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 349-2312	442	29	15.1	76.9%	394 (89.1%)	24 (5.4%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)	75.4	116^th of 494 public elementary schools	76.5%		81.9	73^rd of 487 public elementary schools	85.0%	43	72.7	73.7		58.2	75.4		38.1	54.4		36.3	52.6		$9,971	$2,520	$7,451
Cave City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	711 N Main St	Cave City	72521	Sharp County	Cave City School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 283-5393	576	38	15.2	74.3%	536 (93.1%)	17 (3.0%)	13 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	64.1	177^th of 494 public elementary schools	64.2%		67.8	150^th of 487 public elementary schools	69.2%	27	76.7	68.1	77.3	59.8	34.7	33.3	40.3	44.9	41.3	42.9	34.7	46.7	$9,426	$2,292	$7,133

Frequently Asked Questions about Newark Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Newark Elementary School?

Students at Newark Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Newark Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Newark Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Cedar Ridge High School

How many students attend Newark Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 273 students attended Newark Elementary School.

Is Newark Elementary School a good school?

Newark Elementary School ranks 207^th of 494 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Newark Elementary School in?

Cedar Ridge School District

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