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Mineral Springs Elementary School

Public Grades K-6

390^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 495 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 21% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Mineral Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 200 students in grades K-6 in Mineral Springs, Arkansas. The school is part of the Mineral Springs School District, which is ranked 235 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Mineral Springs Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Arkansas elementary schools over the past 10 years, with a ranking between 390-474 out of around 500 schools.

Mineral Springs Elementary consistently underperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with only 19.8% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 34.7%. Similar gaps exist in Math (28.3% vs. 38.7%) and Science (20.7% vs. 38.1%). The school also has a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, which is significantly higher than the state average and likely contributes to the academic struggles. Despite spending $15,167 per student, which is substantially higher than the $8,750 - $9,988 per student spent by nearby Randy Hughes Elementary, Ashdown Elementary, Joann Walters Elementary, and Murfreesboro Elementary, Mineral Springs Elementary is unable to translate that higher spending into better academic outcomes.

The nearby schools all outperform Mineral Springs Elementary across the board in academic proficiency rates and have stronger district rankings and higher SchoolDigger star ratings. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and student/family engagement, may be more significant drivers of student success. Addressing the school's demographic and socioeconomic challenges will be critical to driving sustainable improvements at Mineral Springs Elementary.

204

Students ?

10.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,953

Per pupil spending ?

87.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

130 West McCrary St
Mineral Springs, AR 71851

(870) 287-4746

District: Mineral Springs School District

Students who attend Mineral Springs Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Mineral Springs High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

56.9%

White:

19.6%

Hispanic:

14.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 4th percentile in 2015 → 21st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2015

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (24% vs 36% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (21st percentile)

!Science scores 17 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school24%

District avg17%

Arkansas avg36%

390^th of 495

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 21%▲ up 17 pts since 2015

From bottom 4% (2015) to bottom 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

235^th of 250Mineral 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	25.0	390 of 495	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	20.3	424 of 497	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	8.0	464 of 492	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	13.1	427 of 487	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	23.4	394 of 496	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	23.0	403 of 488	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	16.0	418 of 480	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	7.0	474 of 485	2.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	10.6	470 of 494	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	10.7	448 of 466	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	7.4	456 of 471	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	17.2	427 of 476	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	11.8	438 of 468	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	27.4	393 of 471	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	25.0	382 of 457	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	30.7	349 of 445	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	32.6	339 of 439	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	42.5	294 of 440	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	31.8	312 of 402	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	40.3	287 of 411	30.2%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics28%-10 vs state

Reading26%-10 vs state

Science21%-17 vs state

English Language Arts20%-15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)					ATLAS Science (2025)					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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Mineral Springs Elementary School	Public	K-6	130 West McCrary St	Mineral Springs	71851	Howard County	Mineral Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 287-4746	204	20	10.0	87.3%	40 (19.6%)	116 (56.9%)	29 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.3%)	25	390^th of 495 public elementary schools	21.2%		20.3	424^th of 497 public elementary schools	14.7%	34	10.0	27.2	16.6	29.2	19.8	16.7	31.8	20.0	37.5	25.5	20.0	40.9	23.3	33.3	28.3	16.6	27.2	23.3	16.7	20.7	$18,953	$1,956	$16,997
Nashville Primary School	Public	K-3	1201 North Eighth St.	Nashville	71852	Howard County	Nashville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 845-3510	569	36	15.7	99.5%	297 (52.2%)	111 (19.5%)	144 (25.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.3%)	60.3	194^th of 495 public elementary schools	60.8%		42.4	298^th of 497 public elementary schools	40.0%	104	38.0				38.0	37.3				37.3	46.7				46.7	37.3				37.3	$10,414	$1,602	$8,812
Joann Walters Elementary School	Public	K-6	800 Old Hwy 70 West	Dierks	71833	Howard County	Dierks School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 286-2015	288	20	14.6	86.5%	233 (80.9%)	2 (0.7%)	40 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.5%)	45.7	284^th of 495 public elementary schools	42.6%		38.2	328^th of 497 public elementary schools	34.0%	44	34.6	31.7	35.3	29.8	32.9	34.6	34.2	33.4	34.0	34.0	34.6	31.7	27.5	53.2	36.6	36.4	36.6	27.5	25.5	31.4	$11,779	$1,491	$10,288
Murfreesboro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	605 3rd Avenue	Murfreesboro	71958	Pike County	South Pike County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 285-2193	383	25	15.3	99.2%	330 (86.2%)	8 (2.1%)	18 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.0%)	59	203^rd of 495 public elementary schools	59.0%		60.9	201^st of 497 public elementary schools	59.6%	2	53.8	34.0	35.3	44.9	41.8	50.0	32.2	29.4	40.8	38.0	51.9	47.3	29.4	40.8	42.5	46.2	41.8	25.5	34.6	37.2	$13,412	$1,787	$11,625
Ashdown Elementary School	Public	K-5	1323 Foster Drive	Ashdown	71822	Little River County	Ashdown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 898-3711	621	34	18.2	72.6%	365 (58.8%)	156 (25.1%)	32 (5.2%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (10.0%)	35	343^rd of 495 public elementary schools	30.7%		50.3	258^th of 497 public elementary schools	48.1%	85	22.3	31.4	26.5		26.4	22.8	39.5	30.6		30.3	30.0	34.9	24.5		29.5	23.9	33.8	35.7		30.7	$11,048	$1,673	$9,375
Randy Hughes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6003 Hwy 29 N	Blevins	71825	Hempstead County	Blevins School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 874-2283	196	15	12.9	89.3%	125 (63.8%)	28 (14.3%)	30 (15.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.6%)	18.3	421^st of 495 public elementary schools	14.9%		18.7	430^th of 497 public elementary schools	13.5%	9	12.5	26.9	4.0	4.2	12.1	8.3	23.1	8.0	8.3	12.1	25.0	61.5	20.0	4.2	28.3	8.4	34.6	24.0	12.5	20.2	$13,209	$3,834	$9,375

Frequently Asked Questions about Mineral Springs Elementary School

What district is Mineral Springs Elementary School in?

Mineral Springs School District

What schools do graduates of Mineral Springs Elementary School attend?

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

High : Mineral Springs High School

Is Mineral Springs Elementary School a good school?

Mineral Springs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.2% of Arkansas elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Mineral Springs Elementary School?

Students at Mineral Springs Elementary School are 57% African American, 20% White, 14% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

How many students attend Mineral Springs Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 204 students attended Mineral Springs Elementary School.

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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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