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Vaughn Elementary

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Vaughn Elementary ranks 84 th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-4

84^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 83% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Vaughn Elementary is a K-4 public school in Bentonville, AR, serving 647 students as part of the top-ranked Bentonville School District, which places in the top 3% of all Arkansas districts.

Vaughn is a solid, consistently 4-star school that performs well above state averages, with mathematics being its strongest subject—65.1% of students were proficient in 2025-2026, far exceeding the state average of 44.1%. The school also shows strong improvement in English Language Arts, with proficiency rising from 43.5% to 51.9% over two years. However, Vaughn faces a notable "4th grade slump": 4th graders score significantly lower than 3rd graders in reading, ELA, and science, a pattern not seen at top-performing peers like Elm Tree Elementary, where 4th graders actually outperform 3rd graders in ELA. This suggests a specific challenge in transitioning students to more complex 4th-grade curriculum.

Vaughn serves a more economically diverse population than its highest-achieving neighbors, with 21.95% of students receiving free or reduced lunch compared to just 3.35% at nearby Evening Star Elementary (ranked #1 in the state). This socioeconomic difference helps explain the 20-25 percentage point performance gap between the two schools. Vaughn also competes with high-performing charter schools like Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Bentonville and Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Rogers, which have very low free/reduced lunch rates. Despite being a "middle of the pack" performer in this highly competitive region, Vaughn's consistent improvement and strong math program make it a reliable choice for families seeking a well-rounded elementary education within the Bentonville district.

647

Students ?

18.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

21.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5303 Bright Road
Bentonville, AR 72712

(479) 254-5500

District: Bentonville School District

Students who attend Vaughn Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Creekside Middle School
	Grimsley Junior High School
High:	Bentonville West High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.8%

Hispanic:

19.9%

Two or more races:

6.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 79th percentile in 2024 → 83rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (56% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Arkansas elementary schools

Worth a look

!Near the bottom of Bentonville School District's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school56%

District avg66%

Arkansas avg42%

84^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 4 pts since 2024

From top 21% (2024) to top 17% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

12^th of 13Elementary Schools in the Bentonville School District

7^th of 251Bentonville 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	79.2	84 of 491	82.9%	★★★★☆
2025	83.7	63 of 495	87.3%	★★★★☆
2024	75.7	105 of 497	78.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics65%+21 vs state

Science57%+13 vs state

English Language Arts52%+12 vs state

Reading50%+10 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 Algebra (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 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th 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 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 7th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Vaughn Elementary	Public	K-4	5303 Bright Road	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(479) 254-5500	647	35	18.5	21.9%	400 (61.8%)	15 (2.3%)	129 (19.9%)	42 (6.5%)	6 (0.9%)	11 (1.7%)	44 (6.8%)	79.2	84^th of 491 public elementary schools	82.9%		83.7	63^rd of 495 public elementary schools	87.3%	21	53.7	50.0					51.9	55.8	45.0					50.5	64.0	66.4				65.1			59.2	55.0					57.1
Hope Academy Of Nwa Elementary	Public, Charter	K-4	860 NW Vaughn Road	Bentonville	72713	Benton County	Hope Academy Of Northwest Arkansas	Yes	No	No	No	(479) 326-7268	25	5	5.0	12.0%	16 (64.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (12.0%)								(n/a)
Osage Creek Elementary School	Public	K-4	5303 Bright Road	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 286-9500	551	29	19.0	27.8%	299 (54.3%)	36 (6.5%)	58 (10.5%)	98 (17.8%)	25 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (6.2%)	81.4	74^th of 491 public elementary schools	84.9%		77.6	99^th of 495 public elementary schools	80.0%	25	67.7	47.6					56.5	67.7	50.0					57.8	68.7	57.2				62.3			67.6	50.0					57.9	$11,343	$544	$10,799
Willowbrook Elementary School	Public	K-4	1800 SW Gator Boulevard	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 418-7300	671	35	19.1	6.4%	317 (47.2%)	27 (4.0%)	28 (4.2%)	254 (37.9%)	12 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (4.6%)	94.4	16^th of 491 public elementary schools	96.7%		97.5	8^th of 495 public elementary schools	98.4%	8	59.0	68.4					64.2	61.5	68.3					65.3	77.1	80.7				79.1			68.0	72.3					70.4	$11,007	$433	$10,575
Evening Star Elementary School	Public	K-4	5303 Bright Road	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 360-7400	716	35	20.4	3.4%	606 (84.6%)	6 (0.8%)	41 (5.7%)	21 (2.9%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.7%)	98.6	1^st of 491 public elementary schools	99.8%		98.6	5^th of 495 public elementary schools	99.0%	4	77.2	74.4					75.8	77.8	72.4					75.2	83.8	85.5				84.7			82.6	77.9					80.2	$10,056	$348	$9,708
Central Park At Morning Star	Public	K-4	1400 SW Liberty Avenue	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 696-3200	604	32	18.8	17.9%	391 (64.7%)	17 (2.8%)	70 (11.6%)	91 (15.1%)	8 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	25 (4.1%)	94.5	14^th of 491 public elementary schools	97.1%		92.7	27^th of 495 public elementary schools	94.5%	13	69.0	61.1					64.9	70.4	61.1					65.5	81.0	75.2				77.9			74.6	65.6					69.9	$11,081	$437	$10,645
Centerton Gamble Elementary	Public	K-4	1550 Gamble Road	Centerton	72719	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 696-3400	725	40	18.1	20.0%	465 (64.1%)	31 (4.3%)	119 (16.4%)	49 (6.8%)	9 (1.2%)	7 (1.0%)	45 (6.2%)	83.1	66^th of 491 public elementary schools	86.6%		84.3	60^th of 495 public elementary schools	87.9%	6	64.2	47.8					55.7	62.8	45.9					54.0	73.0	64.7				68.7			72.3	52.2					61.9	$10,250	$421	$9,828
Elm Tree Elementary School	Public	K-4	101 NW Elm Tree Lane	Bentonville	72712	Benton County	Bentonville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 254-5650	583	29	20.0	14.9%	445 (76.3%)	22 (3.8%)	67 (11.5%)	20 (3.4%)	4 (0.7%)	4 (0.7%)	21 (3.6%)	97	8^th of 491 public elementary schools	98.4%		97.6	7^th of 495 public elementary schools	98.6%	1	70.1	71.0					70.6	68.0	70.3					69.4	78.3	81.1				80.0			72.2	75.4					74.1	$10,419	$348	$10,071
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Bentonville	Public, Charter	K-8	1302 Melissa Dr Ste 100	Rogers	72712	Benton County	Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas	Yes	No	No	Yes	(479) 715-6676	787	45	17.4	7.0%	284 (36.1%)	28 (3.6%)	59 (7.5%)	360 (45.7%)	9 (1.1%)	6 (0.8%)	41 (5.2%)	97.1	6^th of 491 public elementary schools	98.8%		95.6	14^th of 495 public elementary schools	97.2%	8	75.9	66.0	82.3	67.4	60.0	56.3	71.6	75.9	62.9	79.2	64.0	63.3	56.3	69.8	83.0	76.3	81.3	76.7	31.6	76.7	81.9	84.7	77.7	69.1	77.1	65.1	66.7	68.8	72.1
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Rogers	Public, Charter	K-6	800 S Dodson Rd	Rogers	72758	Benton County	Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 821-0382	521	29	18.0	8.8%	252 (48.4%)	18 (3.5%)	56 (10.7%)	173 (33.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.5%)	97	9^th of 491 public elementary schools	98.2%		96.2	10^th of 495 public elementary schools	98.0%	1	74.7	73.6	70.6	79.7			74.5	69.0	71.3	70.6	76.6			71.6	85.1	71.3	91.1	78.2		81.0			73.6	71.3	63.2	64.1			68.6

Frequently Asked Questions about Vaughn Elementary

What district is Vaughn Elementary in?

Bentonville School District

What schools do graduates of Vaughn Elementary attend?

Students who attend Vaughn Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Creekside Middle School
Middle : Grimsley Junior High School
High : Bentonville West High School

What is the racial makeup of Vaughn Elementary?

Students at Vaughn Elementary are 62% White, 20% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Vaughn Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 647 students attended Vaughn Elementary.

Is Vaughn Elementary a good school?

Vaughn Elementary ranks 84^th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 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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