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Two Rivers Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-4

375^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 24% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Two Rivers Elementary School in Ola, AR, is a small, rural school serving approximately 300 students in grades PK-4 within the Two Rivers School District, where every student qualifies for free or reduced lunch, reflecting significant community-wide economic challenges.

Despite these hurdles, Two Rivers stands out for its remarkable investment in students. It spends $17,633 per pupil—far more than nearby schools like Sequoyah Elementary School ($10,144) or Dardanelle Primary School ($10,144)—and maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1, compared to 16.9:1 at Sequoyah. This strategy appears to be paying off: the school has climbed from the 14th percentile statewide in 2021-2022 to the 24th percentile in 2025-2026, with overall English Language Arts proficiency rising from 19.1% to 28.4% over the same period. A particularly bright spot is 4th-grade science, where 48.7% of students scored proficient—above the state average of 44.4%.

One of the most intriguing patterns is the dramatic performance gap between 3rd and 4th grade. In 2025-2026, 4th graders outperformed 3rd graders in every subject—for example, 35.9% vs. 20% in English Language Arts and 38.4% vs. 20% in math. This trend is unique to Two Rivers; at S.C. Tucker Elementary School, 3rd graders actually outperform 4th graders. This suggests that Two Rivers may have an especially effective 4th-grade teaching team or targeted interventions that kick in after 3rd grade. While the school still faces an uphill battle compared to peers like Western Yell County Elementary School (which has similar poverty levels but slightly higher ELA scores), the steady upward trajectory and unique 4th-grade success offer promising signs for families considering this dedicated, resource-rich school.

294

Students ?

12.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,633

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

17721 E State Hwy 28
Ola, AR 72853

(833) 272-8773

District: Two Rivers School District

Students who attend Two Rivers Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Two Rivers High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.1%

Hispanic:

9.9%

Asian:

2.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 14th percentile in 2022 → 24th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 24th (2026) from a 14th-percentile low (2022)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (31% vs 42% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (24th percentile)

!Mathematics scores 14 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school31%

District avg31%

Arkansas avg42%

375^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 24%▼ down 18 pts since 2016

From bottom 42% (2016) to bottom 24% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

204^th of 251Two Rivers 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
2026	30.0	375 of 491	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	26.9	380 of 495	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	21.4	416 of 497	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.1	418 of 492	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	14.9	420 of 487	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	20.8	402 of 496	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	42.5	315 of 488	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.3	306 of 480	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	33.6	348 of 485	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	46.9	286 of 494	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	82.4	58 of 466	87.6%	★★★★☆
2014	60.9	191 of 471	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.4	215 of 476	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	42.4	331 of 468	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	59.5	222 of 471	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.5	165 of 457	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	74.3	97 of 445	78.2%	★★★★☆
2008	55.8	216 of 439	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	44.2	285 of 440	35.2%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Science38%-6 vs state

Reading30%-11 vs state

Mathematics30%-14 vs state

English Language Arts28%-11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)					ATLAS Science (2026)					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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Two Rivers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	17721 E State Hwy 28	Ola	72853	Yell County	Two Rivers School District	No	No	No	Yes	(833) 272-8773	294	24	12.4	100.0%	256 (87.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (9.9%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	30	375^th of 491 public elementary schools	23.6%		26.9	380^th of 495 public elementary schools	23.2%	5	20.0	35.9			28.4	20.0	38.4			29.7	20.0	38.4			29.7	25.7	48.7			37.8	$17,633	$3,161	$14,472
S.C. Tucker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	201 East 11th St.	Danville	72833	Yell County	Danville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 495-4820	328	24	13.8	70.7%	147 (44.8%)	3 (0.9%)	163 (49.7%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.7%)	69.1	144^th of 491 public elementary schools	70.7%		54.6	235^th of 495 public elementary schools	52.5%	91	69.1	36.9			51.7	65.5	32.3			47.5	54.5	52.3			53.4	72.8	49.2			60.0	$13,997	$1,948	$12,050
Western Yell County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	300 North Grand Ave	Belleville	72824	Yell County	Western Yell County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 493-4100	157	14	10.9	98.1%	126 (80.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (14.6%)	7 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	37.9	326^th of 491 public elementary schools	33.6%		43	294^th of 495 public elementary schools	40.6%	32	37.5	42.1	28.0	40.0	36.0	37.5	42.1	32.0	46.7	38.6	25.1	42.1	20.0	40.0	30.6	31.3	47.3	16.0	46.7	33.3	$16,185	$2,549	$13,636
Dardanelle Intermediate School	Public	4-5	900 N 4th	Dardanelle	72834	Yell County	Dardanelle School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 229-3707	315	19	16.3	74.9%	197 (62.5%)	13 (4.1%)	96 (30.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.5%)	49.7	259^th of 491 public elementary schools	47.3%		47.8	273^rd of 495 public elementary schools	44.8%	14		43.5	30.3		36.1		44.8	30.8		37.1		59.3	39.5		48.4		51.0	32.8		41.0	$11,150	$831	$10,319
Dardanelle Primary School	Public	K-3	1376 N Liberty Road	Dardanelle	72834	Yell County	Dardanelle School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 229-4185	615	40	15.4	76.9%	384 (62.4%)	11 (1.8%)	182 (29.6%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.4%)	37.9	325^th of 491 public elementary schools	33.8%		43.4	291^st of 495 public elementary schools	41.2%	34	33.1				33.1	35.1				35.1	42.1				42.1	39.3				39.3	$10,144	$840	$9,304
Sequoyah Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1601 West 12th Street	Russellville	72801	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 968-2134	542	32	16.9	54.6%	365 (67.3%)	22 (4.1%)	100 (18.5%)	11 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	38 (7.0%)	77.7	94^th of 491 public elementary schools	80.9%		85.7	56^th of 495 public elementary schools	88.7%	38	50.9	59.4			54.8	50.0	55.2			52.4	44.6	67.7			55.3	53.6	72.9			62.5	$11,903	$928	$10,975
Oakland Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1501 South Detroit	Russellville	72801	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 968-2084	503	29	17.2	86.1%	184 (36.6%)	38 (7.6%)	233 (46.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	42 (8.3%)	31.7	363^rd of 491 public elementary schools	26.1%		30.6	366^th of 495 public elementary schools	26.1%	3	38.5	28.1			33.4	35.2	28.1			31.6	33.0	28.1			30.5	39.6	38.2			38.9	$13,650	$2,413	$11,237

Frequently Asked Questions about Two Rivers Elementary School

How many students attend Two Rivers Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 294 students attended Two Rivers Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Two Rivers Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Two Rivers Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Two Rivers High School

Is Two Rivers Elementary School a good school?

Two Rivers Elementary School ranks in the bottom 23.6% of Arkansas elementary schools.

What district is Two Rivers Elementary School in?

Two Rivers School District

What is the racial makeup of Two Rivers Elementary School?

Students at Two Rivers Elementary School are 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresNewJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

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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