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St. Joe Elementary

Q: Is St. Joe Elementary a good school?

St. Joe Elementary ranks 242 nd of 495 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

242^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 495 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 51% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

St. Joe Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades K-6 in the Ozark Mountain School District in Saint Joe, Arkansas. The school has 85 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.1, which is lower than the nearby schools in the district.

While St. Joe Elementary outperforms the Ozark Mountain School District average in most subject areas and grade levels, particularly in 6th grade, the school lags behind the state average in most areas, especially in 3rd grade. This suggests inconsistent instructional practices or curriculum implementation across grade levels. Additionally, St. Joe Elementary has a very high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 96.47%, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, which can present unique challenges.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Yellville-Summit Elementary School and Bruno-Pyatt Elementary, St. Joe Elementary underperforms, suggesting the Ozark Mountain School District as a whole may be struggling. To improve, the school could focus on strengthening its early elementary curriculum and instructional practices, as well as ensuring a coherent and effective educational program from kindergarten through 6th grade.

Students ?

10.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

96.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

250 South Highway 65
Western Grove, AR 72675

(870) 439-2213

District: Ozark Mountain School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.6%

Hispanic:

6.7%

Two or more races:

5.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 50th percentile in 2024 → 51st in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Arkansas median (51st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school35%

District avg28%

Arkansas avg36%

242^nd of 495

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 49%▲ up 1 pts since 2024

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Ozark Mountain School District

173^rd of 250Ozark Mountain School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	53.3	242 of 495	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.1	250 of 497	49.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Science42%+4 vs state

English Language Arts33%~ state avg

Reading33%~ state avg

Mathematics31%-7 vs state

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Schools Near St. Joe Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)					ATLAS Science (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
St. Joe Elementary	Public	K-6	250 South Highway 65	Western Grove	72675	Searcy County	Ozark Mountain School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 439-2213	89	8	10.9	96.6%	78 (87.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.6%)	53.3	242^nd of 495 public elementary schools	51.1%		51.1	250^th of 497 public elementary schools	49.7%	8	20.0		33.3	60.0	33.3	0.0		38.1	70.0	33.3	10.0		23.8	70.0	31.3	10.0		47.6	60.0	41.7
Western Grove Elementary	Public	K-6	300 School Street	Western Grove	72685	Newton County	Ozark Mountain School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 429-7102	153	10	15.9	98.0%	144 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.3%)	14.1	450^th of 495 public elementary schools	9.1%		22	414^th of 497 public elementary schools	16.7%	36	12.5	29.6	8.0	21.7	18.2	16.7	29.6	12.0	21.7	20.2	16.7	22.2	8.0	8.6	14.1	12.5	22.2	4.0	21.7	15.2
Bruno-Pyatt Elementary	Public	K-6	4754 Hwy 125 S	Western Grove	72685	Marion County	Ozark Mountain School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 427-5227	28	9	3.2	89.3%	28 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					60.0					53.3					40.0					53.3
Marshall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	201 W College St	Marshall	72650	Searcy County	Searcy County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 448-3333	284	21	13.6	98.9%	265 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	80.9	80^th of 495 public elementary schools	83.8%		61.5	198^th of 497 public elementary schools	60.2%	118	52.1				52.1	47.9				47.9	41.6				41.6	60.5				60.5	$17,395	$2,684	$14,711
Valley Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	7349 School Str	Valley Springs	72682	Boone County	Valley Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 302-3071	315	20	15.6	63.5%	293 (93.0%)	3 (1.0%)	7 (2.2%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.9%)	73.2	121^st of 495 public elementary schools	75.6%		86.8	45^th of 497 public elementary schools	90.9%	76	54.7	40.7			47.3	66.1	45.8			55.4	45.2	49.2			47.3	52.8	39.0			45.6	$13,575	$1,501	$12,075
Yellville-Summit Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1124 N Panther Ave	Yellville	72687	Marion County	Yellville Summit School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 449-4244	442	23	19.3	99.3%	424 (95.9%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	68.8	147^th of 495 public elementary schools	70.3%		66.6	157^th of 497 public elementary schools	68.4%	10	39.1	32.5			35.6	40.6	40.3			40.5	63.7	52.0			57.5	55.0	49.4			52.0	$13,283	$2,415	$10,868

Frequently Asked Questions about St. Joe Elementary

Is St. Joe Elementary a good school?

St. Joe Elementary ranks 242^nd of 495 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend St. Joe Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 89 students attended St. Joe Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of St. Joe Elementary?

Students at St. Joe Elementary are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What district is St. Joe Elementary in?

Ozark Mountain School District

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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