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Bobby Barrett Elementary School

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Bobby Barrett Elementary School ranks 200 th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

200^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 59% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Bobby Barrett Elementary School in Mount Ida, AR, is a K-6 public school serving 218 students in a small, rural community where over 81% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, and it is part of the Mount Ida School District.

This school stands out for its exceptional performance in upper-grade math and science, particularly in 6th grade, where 74.1% of students were proficient in math—a remarkable 29 percentage points above the state average. This is significantly higher than nearby Centerpoint Elementary School (which had 36.9% proficiency) and Caddo Hills Elementary School. Science scores are also strong, with 5th and 6th graders outperforming state averages. However, the school shows a "Jekyll and Hyde" pattern: lower grades (3rd and 4th) struggle in English and science, while upper grades excel. With a low student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1, students get more individualized attention than at Centerpoint (15.8) or Caddo Hills (13.8).

Bobby Barrett has shown resilience, rebounding from a low 2-star ranking in 2024-2025 to a 3-star ranking in 2025-2026, driven by dramatic test score improvements. The school spends $14,043 per student, higher than Centerpoint ($9,036) and Caddo Hills ($12,639), yet results are uneven—math and science shine, but literacy scores lag. Interestingly, Centerpoint Elementary, just 18 miles away, achieves top 5-star results with a similar poverty rate, suggesting that Bobby Barrett could learn from its strategies. Since the school's performance directly defines the Mount Ida School District's 2-star rating, its recent rebound is a positive sign for the entire district.

218

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,043

Per pupil spending ?

81.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

430 Ball Park Rd
Mount Ida, AR 71957

(870) 867-2661

District: Mount Ida School District

Students who attend Bobby Barrett Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Mount Ida High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.7%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Hispanic:

3.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 30th percentile in 2016 → 59th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 29 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Arkansas median (59th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school46%

District avg39%

Arkansas avg42%

200^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 41%▲ up 30 pts since 2016

From bottom 30% (2016) to top 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

140^th of 251Mount Ida 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	59.5	200 of 491	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	43.6	290 of 495	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.6	240 of 497	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.2	221 of 492	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.0	194 of 487	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.6	171 of 496	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.1	130 of 488	73.4%	★★★★☆
2018	60.7	194 of 480	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	63.9	158 of 485	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	38.4	347 of 494	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	37.7	306 of 466	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	75.6	88 of 471	81.3%	★★★★☆
2013	62.3	187 of 476	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.3	216 of 468	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	67.2	162 of 471	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	59.0	211 of 457	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.9	163 of 445	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	58.8	202 of 439	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	59.2	196 of 440	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	49.1	244 of 402	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2005	47.3	250 of 411	39.2%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics53%+9 vs state

Science50%+6 vs state

Reading41%~ 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 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
Bobby Barrett Elementary School	Public	K-6	430 Ball Park Rd	Mount Ida	71957	Montgomery County	Mount Ida School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 867-2661	218	20	11.1	81.2%	202 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.1%)	59.5	200^th of 491 public elementary schools	59.3%		43.6	290^th of 495 public elementary schools	41.4%	90	37.5	46.2	42.0	37.0	40.5	37.5	46.2	38.7	44.4	41.4	53.2	34.6	51.6	74.1	53.4	37.5	38.5	64.5	59.2	50.0	$14,043	$1,812	$12,231
Caddo Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2268 Hwy Eight E	Norman	71960	Montgomery County	Caddo Hills School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 356-5702	348	25	13.8	85.3%	297 (85.3%)	2 (0.6%)	42 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	60.9	194^th of 491 public elementary schools	60.5%		58.7	206^th of 495 public elementary schools	58.4%	12	33.4	60.8	48.7	23.9	41.5	37.0	58.9	53.8	23.9	43.1	48.1	62.7	61.5	36.9	52.1	55.6	62.7	48.7	34.8	51.1	$12,639	$2,375	$10,264
Centerpoint Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	637 Hwy 8 E	Amity	71921	Pike County	Centerpoint School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 356-2912	450	28	15.8	77.3%	355 (78.9%)	5 (1.1%)	79 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	85.4	49^th of 491 public elementary schools	90.0%		82.5	70^th of 495 public elementary schools	85.9%	21	63.5	55.7	54.1		57.4	65.4	52.8	45.9		54.1	71.1	62.9	63.9		65.6	76.9	70.0	47.6		64.5	$9,036	$1,341	$7,695

Frequently Asked Questions about Bobby Barrett Elementary School

Is Bobby Barrett Elementary School a good school?

Bobby Barrett Elementary School ranks 200^th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bobby Barrett Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 218 students attended Bobby Barrett Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Bobby Barrett Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bobby Barrett Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Mount Ida High School

What district is Bobby Barrett Elementary School in?

Mount Ida School District

What is the racial makeup of Bobby Barrett Elementary School?

Students at Bobby Barrett Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% 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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