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Fouke Elementary School

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Fouke Elementary School ranks 315 th of 494 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

315^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 494 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 36% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Fouke Elementary School in Fouke, AR, serves 514 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade and is part of the Fouke School District, which has a 2-star rating and ranks 161st out of 251 districts in Arkansas.

Fouke Elementary stands out as a stable, mid-tier school in a community with significant economic need, where 68% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. This places it in a unique middle ground compared to nearby schools—it has a higher economic need than the high-performing Genoa Central Elementary School (48% free/reduced lunch) but lower than the 100% rate at all four Texarkana School District schools. The school's strongest subjects are Science (40.2% proficient) and Math (37.3%), while Reading is its weakest area (34.4%). Fouke outperforms nearby Bradley Elementary School in both Math and Science, despite Bradley being in a higher-rated district. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1, class sizes are manageable and comparable to Genoa Central's 15.6:1.

However, Fouke faces critical challenges. The school has seen a steady decline from a peak ranking in the 73rd percentile in 2020-2021 to its current 36th percentile. A concerning "5th-grade cliff" shows that while 3rd graders perform near state averages, 5th-grade proficiency drops dramatically to just 29.7% in ELA and 28.4% in Reading. Additionally, Fouke spends $13,026 per student—more than the 5-star Genoa Central ($10,459)—yet achieves significantly lower academic outcomes. This suggests the school may not be allocating resources as effectively as its high-performing neighbor, which serves as a clear local benchmark for improvement.

514

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,026

Per pupil spending ?

68.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

370 East Red Cut Road
Fouke, AR 71837

(870) 653-4165

District: Fouke School District

Students who attend Fouke Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Paulette Smith Middle School
High:	Fouke High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.4%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Hispanic:

3.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 65th percentile in 2016 → 36th in 2026

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 29 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school37%

District avg35%

Arkansas avg41%

315^th of 494

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 36%▼ down 29 pts since 2016

From top 35% (2016) to bottom 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

163^rd of 254Fouke 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	39.6	315 of 494	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.5	328 of 495	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.1	314 of 497	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.9	285 of 492	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.9	280 of 487	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	70.7	134 of 496	73.0%	★★★★☆
2019	62.2	198 of 488	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.3	219 of 480	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.2	184 of 485	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	61.1	174 of 494	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	57.8	170 of 466	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	70.8	119 of 471	74.7%	★★★★☆
2013	62.4	186 of 476	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	69.7	135 of 468	71.2%	★★★★☆
2011	71.2	122 of 471	74.1%	★★★★☆
2010	69.1	134 of 457	70.7%	★★★★☆
2009	55.8	227 of 445	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	43.5	299 of 439	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	40.8	302 of 440	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	39.2	289 of 402	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	58.5	189 of 411	54.0%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Science40%-4 vs state

Mathematics37%-7 vs state

English Language Arts35%-4 vs state

Reading34%-6 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 Geometry (2026)					ATLAS Science (2026)					ATLAS Biology (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 (2025)	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 Algebra 3rd Grade	ATLAS Algebra 4th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 5th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 6th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 3rd Grade	ATLAS Geometry 4th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 5th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 6th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 3rd Grade	ATLAS Biology 4th Grade	ATLAS Biology 5th Grade	ATLAS Biology 6th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fouke Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	370 East Red Cut Road	Fouke	71837	Miller County	Fouke School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 653-4165	514	32	15.8	68.1%	475 (92.4%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.3%)	39.6	315^th of 494 public elementary schools	36.2%		37.5	328^th of 495 public elementary schools	33.7%	13	42.0	33.3	29.7		34.9	42.0	33.3	28.4		34.4	34.8	37.9	39.2		37.3											42.0	37.9	40.5		40.2						$13,026	$1,678	$11,348
Genoa Central Elementary School	Public	K-3	12018 St Hwy 196	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Genoa Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 653-7501	365	23	15.6	47.9%	341 (93.4%)	3 (0.8%)	14 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	88.1	35^th of 494 public elementary schools	92.9%		95.1	18^th of 495 public elementary schools	96.4%	17	54.9				54.9	61.5				61.5	72.5				72.5											62.6				62.6						$10,459	$1,317	$9,143
Harmony Academy Of Music And The Arts	Public, Magnet	K-5	1600 Forrest St	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Texarkana School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 772-0281	391	27	14.2	100.0%	62 (15.9%)	283 (72.4%)	21 (5.4%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.4%)	10.6	461^st of 494 public elementary schools	6.7%		11	461^st of 495 public elementary schools	6.9%		26.7	12.9	8.3		15.5	20.0	16.1	10.4		15.5	29.5	28.3	12.5		23.7											24.4	19.4	22.9		21.9						$15,105	$2,345	$12,759
Fairview Academy Of Humanities And Innovation	Public, Magnet	K-5	820 E 17th Street	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Texarkana School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 774-9241	246	18	13.5	100.0%	83 (33.7%)	132 (53.7%)	18 (7.3%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.7%)	32.1	361^st of 494 public elementary schools	26.9%		32.5	357^th of 495 public elementary schools	27.9%	4	34.1	20.9	40.0		31.5	39.0	23.3	40.0		33.9	24.4	18.6	40.0		27.4											46.3	23.3	35.0		34.7						$16,957	$2,641	$14,316
North Heights Community School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2118 E 35th	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Texarkana School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 773-1091	243	19	12.6	100.0%	148 (60.9%)	73 (30.0%)	9 (3.7%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.1%)	68.6	150^th of 494 public elementary schools	69.6%		74.6	110^th of 495 public elementary schools	77.8%	40	51.2	52.0	32.5		45.9	60.5	54.0	32.5		49.6	72.1	58.0	37.5		56.4											53.5	56.0	42.5		51.1						$15,984	$1,810	$14,173
Kilpatrick Academy Of Public Service	Public, Magnet	K-5	1002 E 35th St	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Texarkana School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 774-9691	373	25	14.7	100.0%	48 (12.9%)	297 (79.6%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.4%)	24.6	401^st of 494 public elementary schools	18.8%		23.3	401^st of 495 public elementary schools	19.0%		41.5	28.8	31.7		33.3	37.7	26.0	27.0		29.6	32.1	20.5	33.3		28.0											20.8	21.9	28.6		23.8						$13,908	$2,224	$11,685
Trice Academy Of Performing Arts	Public, Magnet	K-5	4505 Pinson	Texarkana	71854	Miller County	Texarkana School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(870) 772-8431	473	33	14.2	100.0%	182 (38.5%)	233 (49.3%)	39 (8.2%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.7%)	39.3	317^th of 494 public elementary schools	35.8%		39.5	317^th of 495 public elementary schools	36.0%		34.7	33.3	42.4		37.3	37.5	33.3	42.4		38.1	23.6	16.7	47.3		30.6											34.7	30.6	39.6		35.3						$13,197	$1,559	$11,638
Bradley Elementary School	Public	K-6	521 School Street	Bradley	71826	Lafayette County	Emerson Taylor Bradley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 626-3308	166	17	9.7	75.9%	117 (70.5%)	41 (24.7%)	5 (3.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	31.3	369^th of 494 public elementary schools	25.3%		17.7	425^th of 495 public elementary schools	14.1%	56	39.1	18.2	42.1	22.7	32.0	39.1	9.1	42.1	27.3	32.0	30.4	36.4	26.3	22.7	28.0											43.5	27.3	42.1	18.2	33.3						$12,103	$2,466	$9,637
Lafayette County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	208 W. Seventh St.	Lewisville	71845	Lafayette County	Lafayette County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 921-4275	244	20	12.0	88.5%	55 (22.5%)	168 (68.9%)	10 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.5%)	7	478^th of 494 public elementary schools	3.2%		8.3	478^th of 495 public elementary schools	3.4%		26.1	7.7	15.4	12.5	14.8	26.1	7.7	15.4	17.5	16.5	17.4	7.7	19.2	19.5	16.4											30.4	3.8	3.8	9.8	11.2						$17,858	$4,366	$13,492

Frequently Asked Questions about Fouke Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Fouke Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Paulette Smith Middle School
High : Fouke High School

What is the racial makeup of Fouke Elementary School?

Students at Fouke Elementary School are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Fouke Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 514 students attended Fouke Elementary School.

Is Fouke Elementary School a good school?

Fouke Elementary School ranks 315^th of 494 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

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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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