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Melbourne Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

39^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 92% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Melbourne Elementary School in Melbourne, AR, serves 458 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade and is part of the highly-rated Melbourne School District, which ranks in the top 10% of districts statewide.

This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming nearby schools like Salem Elementary School, Cave City Elementary School, Calico Rock Elementary School, and Izard County Consolidated Elementary School. In the most recent testing year, Melbourne achieved the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts (60.1%), Reading (60.2%), and Science (69.4%) among these peers. Its 6th-grade program is particularly strong, with proficiency rates of 78% in ELA, 72% in Reading, 84% in Math, and 82% in Science—dramatically higher than state averages and far surpassing the nearest competitor. The school has also shown remarkable improvement, climbing from a rank of 157th in 2022-2023 to 39th in the state for 2025-2026, a jump of 118 places in just three years.

Melbourne Elementary achieves these results with a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.7, offering more personalized attention than most nearby schools. Interestingly, the school spends less per student ($13,356) than Calico Rock Elementary ($15,722) and Izard County Consolidated Elementary ($16,602), yet produces far superior outcomes—demonstrating efficient use of resources. While the school serves a moderate proportion of students from low-income families (51.75% eligible for free/reduced lunch), it has built a resilient culture that overcomes challenges like the common "4th grade dip" in math proficiency, recovering strongly by 6th grade. This combination of strong academics, efficient spending, and continuous improvement makes Melbourne Elementary a standout choice for families in the region.

458

Students ?

12.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,356

Per pupil spending ?

51.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 Bearkat Drive
Melbourne, AR 72556

(870) 368-4365

District: Melbourne School District

Students who attend Melbourne Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Melbourne High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.4%

Hispanic:

2.0%

Two or more races:

0.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 59th percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (64% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Arkansas elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 33 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school64%

District avg55%

Arkansas avg42%

39^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 33 pts since 2016

From top 41% (2016) to top 8% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

23^rd of 251Melbourne 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	87.4	39 of 491	92.1%	★★★★★
2025	83.5	65 of 495	86.9%	★★★★☆
2024	77.0	97 of 497	80.5%	★★★★☆
2023	67.7	157 of 492	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	75.8	103 of 487	78.9%	★★★★☆
2021	82.3	64 of 496	87.1%	★★★★☆
2019	86.6	43 of 488	91.2%	★★★★★
2018	86.2	49 of 480	89.8%	★★★★☆
2017	75.7	94 of 485	80.6%	★★★★☆
2016	57.5	202 of 494	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	30.6	352 of 466	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	57.3	221 of 471	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	66.2	160 of 476	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.1	186 of 468	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.3	183 of 471	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	66.5	147 of 457	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.5	167 of 445	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	82.2	45 of 439	89.7%	★★★★☆
2007	77.8	75 of 440	83.0%	★★★★☆
2006	78.7	62 of 402	84.6%	★★★★☆
2005	86.9	28 of 411	93.2%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Science69%+25 vs state

Mathematics66%+22 vs state

Reading60%+20 vs state

English Language Arts60%+21 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
Melbourne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	200 Bearkat Drive	Melbourne	72556	Izard County	Melbourne School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 368-4365	458	36	12.7	51.7%	437 (95.4%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (2.0%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	87.4	39^th of 491 public elementary schools	92.1%		83.5	65^th of 495 public elementary schools	86.9%	26	50.0	51.1	60.4	78.0	60.1	54.0	48.9	64.6	72.0	60.2	64.0	46.7	68.8	84.0	66.4	66.0	60.0	68.8	82.0	69.4	$13,356	$2,274	$11,083
Izard County Consolidated Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	5555 East Ar 56	Violet Hill	72584	Izard County	Izard County Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 322-7229	286	19	15.2	99.0%	264 (92.3%)	3 (1.0%)	11 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.1%)	46.6	274^th of 491 public elementary schools	44.2%		41	304^th of 495 public elementary schools	38.6%	30	30.0	35.7			32.9	30.0	33.3			31.7	40.0	64.3			52.5	47.5	47.6			47.5	$16,602	$2,580	$14,022
Calico Rock Elementary School	Public	K-6	301 College Street	Calico Rock	72519	Izard County	Calico Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 297-8533	171	15	11.1	98.2%	166 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	63.8	182^nd of 491 public elementary schools	62.9%		53.9	239^th of 495 public elementary schools	51.7%	57	65.5	38.7	45.0	45.2	48.6	69.0	35.5	45.0	45.2	48.6	34.5	35.5	45.0	61.3	44.1	51.7	41.9	55.0	54.8	50.4	$15,722	$2,308	$13,414
Cave City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	711 N. Main	Cave City	72521	Sharp County	Cave City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 283-5393	605	40	15.2	75.5%	560 (92.6%)	19 (3.1%)	13 (2.1%)	4 (0.7%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	59.2	203^rd of 491 public elementary schools	58.7%		68.5	149^th of 495 public elementary schools	69.9%	54	54.3	33.6	50.0		45.4	55.6	32.6	50.0		45.4	60.5	31.5	36.4		42.5	45.7	46.6	53.3		48.3	$12,797	$2,373	$10,423
Salem Elementary School	Public	K-6	313 Hwy 62 E	Salem	72576	Fulton County	Salem School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 895-2456	434	28	15.6	66.1%	411 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.5%)	83.9	57^th of 491 public elementary schools	88.4%		70	141^st of 495 public elementary schools	71.5%	84	46.6	53.8	71.4	50.8	55.9	46.5	53.8	73.0	50.8	56.4	67.3	55.8	85.7	69.8	70.3	62.0	44.3	84.1	61.9	64.0	$10,157	$1,110	$9,047

Frequently Asked Questions about Melbourne Elementary School

Is Melbourne Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Melbourne Elementary School ranks in the top 7.9% of Arkansas elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Melbourne Elementary School attend?

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

High : Melbourne High School

What district is Melbourne Elementary School in?

Melbourne School District

How many students attend Melbourne Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 458 students attended Melbourne Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Melbourne Elementary School?

Students at Melbourne Elementary School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic.

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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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