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Greenland Elementary School

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Greenland Elementary School ranks 238 th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-4

238^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 52% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Greenland Elementary School in Greenland, AR, is a small, rural school serving 279 students in grades K-4 within the Greenland School District, and it stands out for its remarkable resilience in the face of significant challenges. The school serves a community where nearly every student (98.92%) is economically disadvantaged, a rate far higher than nearby schools like Asbell Elementary School (87.46%) or West Fork Elementary School (44.18%). Despite this, Greenland has shown a strong upward trajectory, jumping from the 33rd percentile statewide in 2023-2024 to the 52nd percentile for 2025-2026, earning a 3-star rating. A key factor in this success is its low student-teacher ratio of 12:1, which is among the best in the area and allows for more individualized attention.

One of the school's standout strengths is science, where 4th-grade proficiency (45.6%) exceeds the state average (44.4%) and is competitive with schools serving wealthier populations, such as Owl Creek School (47.7%). However, a clear area for improvement is the "4th-grade slump," where proficiency drops sharply from 3rd to 4th grade, especially in English Language Arts (a 14.5-point decline) and Reading (a 12.9-point decline). This suggests the school may need targeted support as students transition to more complex coursework. Compared to West Fork Elementary School, a similarly sized rural school with a much lower poverty rate, Greenland achieves comparable or better test scores, underscoring the effectiveness of its teaching and resource allocation.

Greenland's per-student spending of $14,116 is above the state average but lower than Asbell Elementary School ($17,096), which also serves a high-poverty population. The school's dramatic one-year increase in economic disadvantage (from 72.27% to 98.92%) highlights the need for continued investment. Overall, Greenland Elementary is a school on the rise, demonstrating that with small class sizes and dedicated staff, students can thrive even in the face of significant socioeconomic hurdles.

279

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,116

Per pupil spending ?

98.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 N Sandy Ave
Greenland, AR 72737

(479) 521-2366

District: Greenland School District

Students who attend Greenland Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Greenland Middle School
High:	Greenland High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.1%

Two or more races:

12.5%

Hispanic:

10.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 39th percentile in 2016 → 52nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Arkansas median (52nd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school43%

District avg42%

Arkansas avg42%

238^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 48%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From bottom 39% (2016) to top 48% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

111^th of 251Greenland 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	53.1	238 of 491	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	46.7	279 of 495	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.2	333 of 497	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.6	276 of 492	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.6	314 of 487	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.4	290 of 496	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.6	244 of 488	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.6	267 of 480	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	43.5	295 of 485	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	45.0	300 of 494	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	47.0	237 of 466	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	58.1	212 of 471	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	51.8	274 of 476	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	42.7	330 of 468	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	52.6	264 of 471	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	61.2	192 of 457	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	47.1	279 of 445	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	48.1	274 of 439	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	31.6	341 of 440	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	40.6	283 of 402	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	51.6	228 of 411	44.5%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Science46%~ state avg

Mathematics43%~ state avg

Reading43%~ state avg

English Language Arts40%~ 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 All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Greenland Elementary School	Public	K-4	200 N Sandy Ave	Greenland	72737	Washington County	Greenland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 521-2366	279	23	12.0	98.9%	204 (73.1%)	7 (2.5%)	29 (10.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	35 (12.5%)	53.1	238^th of 491 public elementary schools	51.5%		46.7	279^th of 495 public elementary schools	43.6%	41	47.1	32.6	40.2	49.1	36.2	42.9	47.1	39.1	43.3	47.1	45.6	46.4	$14,116	$2,297	$11,819
Happy Hollow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2175 East Peppervine Drive	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 444-3085	521	28	18.6	47.0%	326 (62.6%)	44 (8.4%)	82 (15.7%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	58 (11.1%)	82.9	67^th of 491 public elementary schools	86.4%		81.8	71^st of 495 public elementary schools	85.7%	4	55.7	62.5	59.1	56.7	62.5	59.6	49.5	55.7	52.7	60.0	66.4	63.2	$12,554	$977	$11,577
West Fork Elementary School	Public	K-4	245 School Ave	West Fork	72774	Washington County	West Fork School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 839-2236	249	21	11.8	44.2%	220 (88.4%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.2%)	52.4	244^th of 491 public elementary schools	50.3%		64.7	166^th of 495 public elementary schools	66.5%	78	40.4	36.0	38.1	44.6	38.0	41.3	44.6	58.0	51.5	46.8	38.0	42.2	$12,585	$1,756	$10,828
Washington Elementary School	Public	K-4	425 N Highland Avenue	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 444-3073	293	17	17.2	49.1%	176 (60.1%)	45 (15.4%)	37 (12.6%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.7%)	26 (8.9%)	77.2	99^th of 491 public elementary schools	79.8%		82.5	69^th of 495 public elementary schools	86.1%	30	57.4	50.7	53.9	57.4	53.6	55.4	54.1	50.0	52.0	60.7	53.0	56.6	$15,328	$1,230	$14,098
Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School	Public	K-3	322 N. Broyles Street	Farmington	72730	Washington County	Farmington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 267-6013	471	27	17.1	30.8%	358 (76.0%)	8 (1.7%)	53 (11.3%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (9.1%)	83.5	60^th of 491 public elementary schools	87.8%		70.5	139^th of 495 public elementary schools	71.9%	79	55.3		55.3	57.9		57.9	64.0		64.0	57.9		57.9	$9,014	$626	$8,388
Bob Folsom Elementary School	Public	K-3	230 S. Grace Lane	Farmington	72730	Washington County	Farmington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 267-6024	438	24	17.9	37.0%	329 (75.1%)	8 (1.8%)	49 (11.2%)	6 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (9.8%)	55.9	223^rd of 491 public elementary schools	54.6%		62.7	176^th of 495 public elementary schools	64.4%	47	40.3		40.3	40.3		40.3	51.3		51.3	48.7		48.7	$8,926	$618	$8,308
Leverett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1124 W Cleveland	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 444-3077	238	14	17.0	55.9%	112 (47.1%)	41 (17.2%)	47 (19.7%)	8 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	27 (11.3%)	65.9	167^th of 491 public elementary schools	66.0%		72	125^th of 495 public elementary schools	74.7%	42	43.4	47.4	45.3	43.4	55.3	48.8	43.5	57.9	50.0	47.9	60.6	53.5	$15,481	$1,359	$14,122
Owl Creek School	Public	PK, KG-4	375 North Rupple Road	Fayetteville	72704	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 718-0200	619	37	16.5	69.6%	228 (36.8%)	124 (20.0%)	144 (23.3%)	18 (2.9%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.6%)	87 (14.1%)	55.9	224^th of 491 public elementary schools	54.4%		54.2	238^th of 495 public elementary schools	51.9%	14	38.1	46.8	42.5	40.6	43.9	42.3	41.9	48.6	45.3	46.7	48.6	47.7	$14,514	$1,670	$12,844
Asbell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1500 N Sang	Fayetteville	72703	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 444-3080	319	22	14.5	87.5%	103 (32.3%)	86 (27.0%)	62 (19.4%)	9 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.8%)	49 (15.4%)	17.2	431^st of 491 public elementary schools	12.2%		26.4	381^st of 495 public elementary schools	23.0%	50	22.1	30.9	26.3	25.5	28.6	27.0	25.5	27.3	26.3	22.1	23.6	22.8	$17,096	$2,300	$14,796
Root Elementary School	Public	K-4	1529 Mission Blvd	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 444-3075	445	25	17.8	14.8%	376 (84.5%)	6 (1.3%)	31 (7.0%)	9 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.5%)	97.1	5^th of 491 public elementary schools	99.0%		99.6	1^st of 495 public elementary schools	99.8%	4	76.2	83.2	79.9	73.8	79.2	76.7	64.8	87.1	76.7	69.3	86.1	78.3	$11,531	$640	$10,891

Frequently Asked Questions about Greenland Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Greenland Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Greenland Middle School
High : Greenland High School

How many students attend Greenland Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 279 students attended Greenland Elementary School.

Is Greenland Elementary School a good school?

Greenland Elementary School ranks 238^th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Greenland Elementary School?

Students at Greenland Elementary School are 73% White, 13% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

What district is Greenland Elementary School in?

Greenland School District

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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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