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Heber Springs Elementary School

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Heber Springs Elementary School ranks 141 st of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

141^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 71% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Heber Springs Elementary School in Heber Springs, AR, serves 743 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade and is part of the highly-rated Heber Springs School District, which ranks in the 87th percentile of Arkansas districts. This school has a remarkable track record, maintaining a 4-star rating for nine consecutive years—a sign of consistent, reliable performance that sets it apart from many nearby schools. Over half of its students (55%) qualify for free or reduced lunch, reflecting a moderate level of economic diversity, yet the school achieves academic results that are among the best in the region.

What truly makes Heber Springs Elementary stand out is its exceptional academic growth, especially by 5th grade. In the most recent testing year, the school outperformed the state average in every subject—English Language Arts, Reading, Math, and Science—and is the only school in the area to do so across all four subjects simultaneously. For example, 5th graders achieved proficiency rates of 60.9% in Math and 62.6% in Science, far exceeding state averages of 45% and 43.8%, respectively. This "5th grade peak" suggests that the school’s curriculum builds skills effectively over time, preparing students strongly for middle school. Compared to nearby schools like Shirley Elementary and Midland Elementary, which spend significantly more per student but achieve lower results, Heber Springs is a model of fiscal efficiency, spending just $11,629 per student.

Heber Springs Elementary is part of a "Tier 1" group of high-performing schools in the area, alongside West Side Elementary, Quitman Elementary, and Pangburn Elementary. While West Side Elementary (in a 5-star district) achieves slightly higher test scores despite a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, Heber Springs offers a balanced, stable option with moderate economic diversity and a proven record of improvement. The school’s journey from a 2-star rating in 2015-2016 to a sustained 4-star rating is a testament to successful, lasting reforms that have made it a reliable choice for families seeking strong academics and efficient resource use.

743

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,629

Per pupil spending ?

55.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1100 W Pine St
Heber Springs, AR 72543

(501) 362-8155

District: Heber Springs School District

Students who attend Heber Springs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Heber Springs Middle School
High:	Heber Springs High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.0%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Two or more races:

4.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 45th percentile in 2016 → 71st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (51% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 26 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Arkansas median (71st percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg48%

Arkansas avg42%

141^st of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 29%▲ up 26 pts since 2016

From bottom 45% (2016) to top 29% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

33^rd of 251Heber Springs 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	69.9	141 of 491	71.3%	★★★★☆
2025	84.7	59 of 495	88.1%	★★★★☆
2024	76.6	100 of 497	79.9%	★★★★☆
2023	71.5	139 of 492	71.7%	★★★★☆
2022	68.9	138 of 487	71.7%	★★★★☆
2021	70.2	139 of 496	72.0%	★★★★☆
2019	73.7	113 of 488	76.8%	★★★★☆
2018	77.5	92 of 480	80.8%	★★★★☆
2017	69.2	130 of 485	73.2%	★★★★☆
2016	49.2	270 of 494	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	48.1	231 of 466	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	62.7	170 of 471	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	54.2	257 of 476	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	59.9	224 of 468	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.6	231 of 471	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	58.3	218 of 457	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	52.5	255 of 445	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	67.6	153 of 439	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.9	175 of 440	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	54.8	214 of 402	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2005	53.8	220 of 411	46.5%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Science56%+12 vs state

Mathematics51%+6 vs state

Reading48%+8 vs state

English Language Arts48%+8 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
Heber Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 W Pine St	Heber Springs	72543	Cleburne County	Heber Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 362-8155	743	49	15.2	55.2%	661 (89.0%)	5 (0.7%)	39 (5.2%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (4.0%)	69.9	141^st of 491 public elementary schools	71.3%		84.7	59^th of 495 public elementary schools	88.1%	82	44.5	43.1	55.6		47.7	42.9	45.0	58.3		48.5	44.4	46.8	60.9		50.6	50.8	55.1	62.6		56.0	$11,629	$1,378	$10,251
West Side Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7295 Greers Ferry Road	Greers Ferry	72067	Cleburne County	WEST SIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Cleburne)	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 825-7744	284	21	13.6	100.0%	274 (96.5%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	84.2	56^th of 491 public elementary schools	88.6%		74.6	111^th of 495 public elementary schools	77.6%	55	65.7	63.3	48.2	64.5	60.6	68.7	66.6	41.3	64.5	60.7	72.8	50.0	65.5	54.9	60.9	72.8	46.7	55.1	54.8	57.8	$16,715	$3,231	$13,484
Rose Bud Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	124 School Road	Rose Bud	72137	White County	Rose Bud School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 556-5152	399	26	15.4	60.7%	364 (91.2%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.5%)	60.4	196^th of 491 public elementary schools	60.1%		60	198^th of 495 public elementary schools	60.0%	2	47.0	35.1	44.7	51.1	43.8	38.2	31.6	44.7	48.9	40.9	58.9	47.4	47.7	44.4	48.8	52.9	36.9	49.2	60.0	48.8	$12,305	$1,479	$10,827
Pangburn Elementary School	Public	K-6	1100 Short St	Pangburn	72121	White County	Pangburn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 728-4230	401	28	14.4	64.8%	381 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	71.9	133^rd of 491 public elementary schools	72.9%		71.6	127^th of 495 public elementary schools	74.3%	6	56.8	43.4	42.8	43.9	46.7	54.9	43.3	44.7	43.9	46.7	58.8	47.1	48.2	63.4	53.7	60.8	54.7	57.2	58.6	57.7	$12,688	$1,819	$10,869
Quitman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6275 Heber Springs West	Quitman	72131	Cleburne County	Quitman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 589-2807	432	28	15.5	52.5%	391 (90.5%)	9 (2.1%)	24 (5.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	78	91^st of 491 public elementary schools	81.5%		70.6	136^th of 495 public elementary schools	72.5%	45	51.8	61.8	55.3		56.6	58.9	54.4	55.4		56.1	33.3	48.6	53.1		45.6	64.9	60.3	56.1		60.2	$12,252	$1,841	$10,411
Concord Elementary School	Public	K-6	10920 Heber Springs Road North	Concord	72523	Cleburne County	Concord School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 668-3757	197	16	12.3	67.5%	193 (98.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57.9	208^th of 491 public elementary schools	57.6%		42.5	299^th of 495 public elementary schools	39.6%	91	48.3	29.4	38.4	48.5	42.8	51.7	29.4	46.2	51.5	46.6	48.2	23.5	42.3	51.6	43.8	65.5	41.2	26.9	39.4	43.8	$17,759	$3,417	$14,343
Midland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3900 Floral Rd	Floral	72534	Independence County	Midland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 345-2413	291	20	14.5	100.0%	272 (93.5%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.1%)	28.9	382^nd of 491 public elementary schools	22.2%		29.8	369^th of 495 public elementary schools	25.5%	13	25.0	25.8	17.7	37.5	27.1	21.4	22.6	20.6	42.5	27.8	28.6	6.5	29.4	35.0	25.6	35.7	29.1	44.1	45.0	39.1	$19,704	$4,250	$15,454
Shirley Elementary School	Public	K-6	1302 Hwy 9 East	Shirley	72153	Van Buren County	Shirley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 518-2223	169	16	10.6	85.2%	163 (96.4%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	35.5	340^th of 491 public elementary schools	30.8%		33.4	351^st of 495 public elementary schools	29.1%	11		17.9	32.0	50.0	35.3		17.9	24.0	58.4	35.3		17.9	28.0	50.0	31.8		17.9	32.0	54.2	34.1	$16,064	$3,539	$12,525

Frequently Asked Questions about Heber Springs Elementary School

What district is Heber Springs Elementary School in?

Heber Springs School District

What is the racial makeup of Heber Springs Elementary School?

Students at Heber Springs Elementary School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Is Heber Springs Elementary School a good school?

Heber Springs Elementary School ranks 141^st of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Heber Springs Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 743 students attended Heber Springs Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Heber Springs Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Heber Springs Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Heber Springs Middle School
High : Heber Springs High School

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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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