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Flippin Elementary School

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Flippin Elementary School ranks 240 th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

240^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 51% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Flippin Elementary School in Flippin, AR, serves 337 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade and is part of the Flippin School District, which holds a 3-star rating. The school stands out for its exceptional commitment to personalized learning, boasting the lowest student-to-teacher ratio in the area at 9.8:1—dramatically smaller than nearby schools like Yellville-Summit Elementary School (19.3:1) and Hackler Intermediate School (18.5:1). This small class size is supported by the highest per-student spending in the region at $15,478, which is over $1,000 more than the next highest spender, Lead Hill Elementary School ($14,916).

Despite these significant investments, Flippin Elementary’s academic performance is currently average compared to state benchmarks. For example, in the 2025-2026 school year, Math proficiency was 43.2% (just below the state average of 44.1%), while Science proficiency was 44.7% (slightly above the state average of 44.0%). This pattern suggests the school is using its resources effectively to address the challenges of a high-poverty population, where 100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Interestingly, similar schools like Amanda Gist Elementary School achieve higher scores in every subject with a higher student-teacher ratio (13.2:1) and lower spending ($13,641), indicating that Flippin’s strategy is focused on stability rather than exceptional growth.

One of the most encouraging trends is Flippin Elementary’s steady upward trajectory. The school has risen from the 31st percentile in 2021-2022 to the 51st percentile, where it has held steady for the last four years—a remarkable 20-percentile-point jump that contrasts with the volatile performance of nearby schools like Lead Hill. Science is a particular strength, with 4th-grade scores (46.1%) above the state average (44.4%) in the most recent year. This consistent improvement suggests that the school’s high investment in small classes and resources is beginning to pay off, making it a school in positive transition that is successfully stabilizing its performance and building a foundation for future academic growth.

337

Students ?

9.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,478

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

144 School Lane.
Flippin, AR 72634

(870) 453-8860

District: Flippin School District

Students who attend Flippin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Flippin Middle School
High:	Flippin High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.1%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Hispanic:

1.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 31st percentile in 2016 → 51st in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 20 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Arkansas median (51st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school43%

District avg43%

Arkansas avg42%

240^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 49%▲ up 20 pts since 2016

From bottom 31% (2016) to top 49% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

109^th of 251Flippin 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	52.9	240 of 491	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	65.3	161 of 495	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.3	243 of 497	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.4	239 of 492	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.7	335 of 487	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.0	349 of 496	29.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.1	316 of 488	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.5	268 of 480	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	39.3	321 of 485	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	39.4	342 of 494	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	47.3	236 of 466	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	49.9	276 of 471	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	38.4	350 of 476	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	44.3	319 of 468	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	60.9	211 of 471	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	49.4	282 of 457	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	70.1	130 of 445	70.8%	★★★★☆
2008	72.0	116 of 439	73.6%	★★★★☆
2007	68.6	133 of 440	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	42.1	275 of 402	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2005	57.8	195 of 411	52.6%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Science45%~ state avg

Mathematics43%~ state avg

English Language Arts42%+3 vs state

Reading42%~ state avg

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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
Flippin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	144 School Lane.	Flippin	72634	Marion County	Flippin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 453-8860	337	34	9.8	100.0%	317 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	52.9	240^th of 491 public elementary schools	51.1%		65.3	161^st of 495 public elementary schools	67.5%	79	44.7	40.8			42.5	42.9	40.8			41.6	46.4	40.8			43.2	42.9	46.1			44.7	$15,478	$3,053	$12,424
Amanda Gist Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	152 Lucille	Cotter	72626	Baxter County	Cotter School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 435-6655	374	28	13.2	100.0%	355 (94.9%)	4 (1.1%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	72.7	128^th of 491 public elementary schools	73.9%		74	117^th of 495 public elementary schools	76.4%	11	45.6	45.1	50.0	51.0	48.0	39.1	43.1	50.0	51.0	46.0	45.7	51.0	57.7	63.3	54.5	50.0	55.0	67.3	63.3	59.1	$13,641	$2,219	$11,421
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%)	64.3	175^th of 491 public elementary schools	64.4%		68.8	147^th of 495 public elementary schools	70.3%	28	42.4	45.1			43.8	39.4	42.3			40.9	56.1	64.8			60.6	54.5	46.5			50.4	$13,283	$2,415	$10,868
Hackler Intermediate School	Public	3-5	1310 Post Oak Road	Mountain Home	72653	Baxter County	Mountain Home School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 425-1288	837	45	18.5	50.4%	751 (89.7%)	9 (1.1%)	36 (4.3%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (3.7%)	65.8	169^th of 491 public elementary schools	65.6%		62	178^th of 495 public elementary schools	64.0%	9	42.2	49.0	46.6		45.9	44.0	46.7	47.9		46.3	54.1	52.5	51.7		52.7	53.7	42.5	45.2		47.1	$10,360	$1,150	$9,209
Mountain Home Kindergarten	Public	PK-K	1310 Post Oak Road	Mountain Home	72653	Baxter County	Mountain Home School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 425-1256	300	18	16.3	51.3%	273 (91.0%)	2 (0.7%)	11 (3.7%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (3.0%)								(n/a)																					$13,607	$1,691	$11,917
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary	Public	1-2	618 North College	Mountain Home	72653	Baxter County	Mountain Home School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 425-1251	559	32	17.3	48.5%	496 (88.7%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (4.8%)	12 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.6%)								(n/a)																					$11,265	$1,541	$9,723
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)
Lead Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6966 Milum Rd	Lead Hill	72644	Boone County	Lead Hill School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 436-0506	185	11	16.1	98.4%	171 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.9%)	44.5	284^th of 491 public elementary schools	42.2%		37.3	329^th of 495 public elementary schools	33.5%	45	15.7	18.8	37.0	41.6	28.3	21.9	18.8	29.6	37.5	27.3	59.4	43.8	55.5	58.3	55.6	37.5	43.8	37.0	54.1	42.4	$14,916	$1,488	$13,428
Norfork Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	161 Mildred Simpson Drive	Norfork	72658	Baxter County	Norfork School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 499-5228	273	18	14.7	60.8%	264 (96.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	77.1	100^th of 491 public elementary schools	79.6%		75.9	105^th of 495 public elementary schools	78.8%	5	60.5	63.2	36.2	53.5	52.4	57.9	60.5	38.3	57.1	52.3	60.6	63.2	51.1	67.9	59.6	57.9	68.4	40.4	64.3	56.3	$12,547	$1,467	$11,079

Frequently Asked Questions about Flippin Elementary School

How many students attend Flippin Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 337 students attended Flippin Elementary School.

Is Flippin Elementary School a good school?

Flippin Elementary School ranks 240^th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Flippin Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Flippin Middle School
High : Flippin High School

What district is Flippin Elementary School in?

Flippin School District

What is the racial makeup of Flippin Elementary School?

Students at Flippin Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

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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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