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Pocahontas Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-3

396^th

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of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 19% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Pocahontas Elementary School in Pocahontas, AR, serves 703 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 3rd grade in the Pocahontas School District, making it the largest elementary school in its area, though it currently holds a 1-star rating and ranks in the 19th percentile of Arkansas elementary schools for the 2025-2026 school year.

Academically, Pocahontas Elementary is performing below state averages in all core subjects, with a particularly sharp decline in Mathematics proficiency—dropping from 39.4% in 2023-2024 to 28.2% in 2025-2026. This is a significant concern when compared to nearby schools like Sloan-Hendrix Elementary, which achieved 64.1% proficiency in 3rd-grade Math during the same period, despite serving a similar high-poverty population (71.27% eligible for free or reduced lunch). The school's unique grade span (PK-3) means its test scores only reflect 3rd-grade performance, making direct comparisons to schools like Hoxie Elementary or Walnut Ridge Elementary—which serve through 6th grade—somewhat limited, but the 3rd-grade data still shows Pocahontas lagging behind these peers in foundational skills.

Despite spending $10,801 per student—higher than the state average of $10,413—the school's outcomes are among the lowest in the region, especially compared to Sloan-Hendrix, which spends slightly more ($11,290) but achieves much higher proficiency rates. With 74.54% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, poverty is a known challenge, but it doesn't fully explain the results, as other schools with similar poverty levels perform better. The school's ranking has declined steadily from a peak of the 41st percentile in 2022-2023 to the 19th percentile in 2025-2026, suggesting recent challenges—such as the dramatic drop in Math scores—need urgent attention. For parents, this means Pocahontas Elementary offers a focused early-learning environment, but its academic trends and resource allocation warrant careful consideration, especially when compared to higher-performing options like Sloan-Hendrix in the Sloan Hendrix School District.

703

Students ?

17.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,801

Per pupil spending ?

74.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2864 Thomasville
Pocahontas, AR 72455

(870) 892-4573

District: Pocahontas School District

Students who attend Pocahontas Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Pocahontas Junior High School
	Pocahontas Upper Elementary School
High:	Pocahontas High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.5%

Pacific Islander:

12.4%

Two or more races:

4.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 20th percentile in 2022 → 19th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (31% vs 42% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (19th percentile)

!Mathematics scores 16 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school31%

District avg29%

Arkansas avg42%

396^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 19%▼ down 1 pts since 2022

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

218^th of 251Pocahontas 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	26.0	396 of 491	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	30.5	368 of 495	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	43.8	292 of 497	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.8	292 of 492	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	24.3	388 of 487	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts35%-4 vs state

Reading32%-8 vs state

Science30%-14 vs state

Mathematics28%-16 vs state

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by a parent
Saturday, July 15, 2017

Everyone is wonderful from administration to paraprofessionals. I cannot ask for a more loving environment for my children. Close Quote

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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
Pocahontas Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	2864 Thomasville	Pocahontas	72455	Randolph County	Pocahontas School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 892-4573	703	39	17.9	74.5%	545 (77.5%)	4 (0.6%)	28 (4.0%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	87 (12.4%)	33 (4.7%)	26	396^th of 491 public elementary schools	19.3%		30.5	368^th of 495 public elementary schools	25.7%	28	35.1				35.1	32.1				32.1	28.2				28.2	30.3				30.3	$10,801	$1,781	$9,020
Maynard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	74 Campus Drive	Maynard	72444	Randolph County	Maynard School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 647-3519	341	22	15.4	99.1%	328 (96.2%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	31	368^th of 491 public elementary schools	25.1%		35.1	342^nd of 495 public elementary schools	30.9%	26	33.3	29.6	32.2	19.6	28.3	33.3	27.8	25.0	21.7	27.2	40.0	44.4	53.5	23.9	39.3	48.9	38.9	32.1	17.4	34.7	$11,835	$1,154	$10,681
Imboden Area Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	605 W. Third St	Imboden	72434	Lawrence County	Imboden Charter School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 869-3015	70	5	14.0	14.3%	66 (94.3%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					22.2					37.0					14.8					18.5	$15,563	$1,999	$13,564
Sloan-Hendrix Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2 Greyhound Cir.	Imboden	72434	Lawrence County	Sloan Hendrix School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 869-2101	456	28	16.3	71.3%	440 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	50	256^th of 491 public elementary schools	47.9%		47.9	272^nd of 495 public elementary schools	45.1%	16	34.4	37.9	28.9	38.9	34.9	34.4	37.9	28.8	37.0	34.5	64.1	58.6	50.8	44.5	54.9	51.6	43.1	38.9	37.0	43.0	$11,290	$1,531	$9,759
Walnut Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	508 E Free	Walnut Ridge	72476	Lawrence County	Lawrence County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 886-3482	630	38	16.4	61.1%	565 (89.7%)	4 (0.6%)	33 (5.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	21 (3.3%)	21.4	413^th of 491 public elementary schools	15.9%		23.7	396^th of 495 public elementary schools	20.0%	17	28.8	22.6	21.5	26.1	24.7	32.5	28.8	22.8	30.4	28.6	16.3	35.0	37.9	23.1	28.2	33.8	31.3	19.0	28.9	28.3	$11,058	$1,771	$9,288
Hoxie Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	602 SW Hartigan	Hoxie	72433	Lawrence County	Hoxie School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 886-2401	500	28	18.1	100.0%	470 (94.0%)	3 (0.6%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)	38.6	320^th of 491 public elementary schools	34.8%		33.7	349^th of 495 public elementary schools	29.5%	29	31.3	40.0	23.0	25.0	30.0	40.1	43.3	29.6	30.8	36.4	47.5	30.0	31.2	32.7	36.4	48.8	51.6	23.0	38.5	41.1	$11,444	$1,139	$10,305

Frequently Asked Questions about Pocahontas Elementary School

What district is Pocahontas Elementary School in?

Pocahontas School District

Is Pocahontas Elementary School a good school?

Pocahontas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.3% of Arkansas elementary schools.

How many students attend Pocahontas Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 703 students attended Pocahontas Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Pocahontas Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Pocahontas Junior High School
Middle : Pocahontas Upper Elementary School
High : Pocahontas High School

What is the racial makeup of Pocahontas Elementary School?

Students at Pocahontas Elementary School are 78% White, 12% Pacific Islander, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

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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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