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Randy Hughes Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

466^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 5% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Randy Hughes Elementary School in Blevins, AR, is a small, rural school serving 196 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade, with nearly 90% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch.

This school faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (17.1%), Reading (19.3%), Mathematics (15.9%), and Science (17.1%) that are dramatically lower than nearby schools serving similar student populations. For example, Nashville Primary School and Murfreesboro Elementary School achieve proficiency rates that are often double or triple those at Randy Hughes, despite having similarly high poverty levels. The school's state ranking has also declined sharply, falling from the 46th percentile in 2016-2017 to the 5th percentile in the most recent school year. This suggests that factors beyond poverty—such as instructional quality and school leadership—are critical drivers of the performance gap. The Blevins School District is ranked near the very bottom of Arkansas school districts (246th out of 251), indicating that these challenges are systemic across the district.

There are a few notable findings. While overall scores are low, 4th graders showed a relative strength in Mathematics (14.3% proficient) compared to their performance in English Language Arts (4.8%) and Reading (9.5%). Additionally, the school spends less per student ($13,209) than several nearby schools with similar needs, such as Mineral Springs Elementary School ($18,953). The 2024-2025 school year showed some improvement in Math and Science, but the most recent scores are the lowest on record, warranting further investigation into what interventions are needed to support student success.

196

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,209

Per pupil spending ?

89.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6003 Hwy 29 N
Blevins, AR 71825

(870) 874-2283

District: Blevins School District

Students who attend Randy Hughes Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Blevins High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.8%

Hispanic:

15.3%

African American:

14.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 26th percentile in 2016 → 5th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (17% vs 42% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (5th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 21 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school17%

District avg14%

Arkansas avg42%

466^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 5%▼ down 20 pts since 2016

From bottom 26% (2016) to bottom 5% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

246^th of 251Blevins 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	9.5	466 of 491	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	18.3	421 of 495	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.7	430 of 497	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	16.7	421 of 492	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	14.9	419 of 487	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.4	375 of 496	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	41.4	318 of 488	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.7	277 of 480	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	48.8	261 of 485	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	34.2	368 of 494	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	49.4	222 of 466	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	43.1	324 of 471	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	35.6	362 of 476	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	55.3	253 of 468	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	21.8	410 of 471	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	30.6	367 of 457	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	31.3	346 of 445	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	23.0	368 of 439	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	6.5	424 of 440	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	13.7	363 of 402	9.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	17.6	363 of 411	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Reading19%-21 vs state

English Language Arts17%-22 vs state

Science17%-27 vs state

Mathematics16%-28 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
Randy Hughes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6003 Hwy 29 N	Blevins	71825	Hempstead County	Blevins School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 874-2283	196	15	12.9	89.3%	125 (63.8%)	28 (14.3%)	30 (15.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.6%)	9.5	466^th of 491 public elementary schools	5.1%		18.3	421^st of 495 public elementary schools	14.9%	45	27.8	4.8	25.9	9.1	17.1	22.2	9.5	25.9	18.1	19.3	11.1	14.3	22.2	13.6	15.9	22.2	9.5	25.9	9.1	17.1	$13,209	$3,834	$9,375
Prescott Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	846 Martin St	Prescott	71857	Nevada County	Prescott School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 887-2514	363	24	14.9	100.0%	214 (59.0%)	116 (32.0%)	8 (2.2%)	3 (0.8%)	21 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23	406^th of 491 public elementary schools	17.3%		42.7	297^th of 495 public elementary schools	40.0%	109	25.8	31.7			28.7	25.7	31.7			28.7	25.7	28.5			27.2	31.8	33.4			32.6	$12,726	$1,492	$11,234
Murfreesboro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	605 3rd Avenue	Murfreesboro	71958	Pike County	South Pike County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 285-2193	383	25	15.3	99.2%	330 (86.2%)	8 (2.1%)	18 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.0%)	46.5	276^th of 491 public elementary schools	43.8%		59	203^rd of 495 public elementary schools	59.0%	73	33.3	35.4	33.3	40.4	35.6	36.2	39.6	33.3	40.4	37.3	58.3	62.5	35.2	44.7	49.2	36.1	54.1	24.1	36.2	37.3	$13,412	$1,787	$11,625
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School	Public	PK, KG-6	601 Lakeshore Drive	Hope	71801	Hempstead County	Hope School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 722-2723	929	53	17.6	100.0%	160 (17.2%)	407 (43.8%)	313 (33.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	46 (5.0%)	29.7	376^th of 491 public elementary schools	23.4%		39	318^th of 495 public elementary schools	35.8%	58	33.6	33.8			33.6	34.9	30.9			33.0	27.0	29.5			28.1	39.5	31.7			35.7	$15,367	$3,034	$12,333
Nashville Primary School	Public	K-3	1201 North Eighth St.	Nashville	71852	Howard County	Nashville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 845-3510	569	36	15.7	99.5%	297 (52.2%)	111 (19.5%)	144 (25.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.3%)	56.8	216^th of 491 public elementary schools	56.0%		60.3	194^th of 495 public elementary schools	60.8%	22	43.1				43.1	42.5				42.5	55.5				55.5	41.7				41.7	$10,414	$1,602	$8,812
Mineral Springs Elementary School	Public	K-6	130 West McCrary St	Mineral Springs	71851	Howard County	Mineral Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 287-4746	204	20	10.0	87.3%	40 (19.6%)	116 (56.9%)	29 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.3%)	27	393^rd of 491 public elementary schools	20.0%		25	390^th of 495 public elementary schools	21.2%	3	20.9	24.0	30.0	28.0	25.5	20.9	24.0	40.0	28.0	27.7	16.7	32.0	45.0	64.0	39.4	16.7	36.0	30.0	24.0	26.6	$18,953	$1,956	$16,997

Frequently Asked Questions about Randy Hughes Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Randy Hughes Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Randy Hughes Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Blevins High School

What district is Randy Hughes Elementary School in?

Blevins School District

What is the racial makeup of Randy Hughes Elementary School?

Students at Randy Hughes Elementary School are 64% White, 15% Hispanic, 14% African American, 7% Two or more races.

Is Randy Hughes Elementary School a good school?

Randy Hughes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.1% of Arkansas elementary schools.

How many students attend Randy Hughes Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 196 students attended Randy Hughes Elementary School.

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