Poyen Elementary School

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Poyen Elementary School ranks 114 th of 494 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-6

111 N School St
Poyen, AR 72128

(501) 332-2939

District: Poyen School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
114^th of 494 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,814

Students who attend Poyen Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Poyen High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 268

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.0%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Poyen Elementary School ranks better than 76.9% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.42. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94%), Hispanic (3%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Poyen Elementary School is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Poyen Elementary School employs 21.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Poyen Elementary School is $7,814.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Poyen Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Poyen School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Poyen School District 34^th of 250 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Poyen Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	76.23	74^th	411	82.0%
2006	67.60	135^th	402	66.4%
2007	62.88	176^th	440	60.0%
2008	71.56	123^rd	439	72.0%
2009	52.11	257^th	445	42.2%
2010	58.99	210^th	457	54.0%
2011	65.92	172^nd	471	63.5%
2012	52.05	271^st	468	42.1%
2013	70.62	129^th	476	72.9%
2014	64.31	158^th	471	66.5%
2015	45.09	252^nd	466	45.9%
2016	58.22	197^th	494	60.1%
2017	42.85	298^th	485	38.6%
2018	53.53	237^th	480	50.6%
2019	56.46	231^st	488	52.7%
2021	77.31	98^th	496	80.2%
2022	69.52	134^th	487	72.5%
2023	75.42	113^th	492	77.0%

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Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Poyen Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	124	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	124
1989	125	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	125
1990	123	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	123
1991	131	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	131
1992	132	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	132
1993	156	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	156
1994	157	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	157
1995	226	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	226
1996	226	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	226
1997	243	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	243
1998	258	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	258
1999	245	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	245
2000	246	0	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	250
2001	247	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	247
2002	246	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	247
2003	246	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	247
2004	254	0	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	260
2005	273	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	277
2006	286	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	289
2007	297	0	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	302
2008	307	2	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	316
2009	296	2	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	303
2010	283	3	1	3	1	0	0	291
2011	283	4	1	5	0	0	0	293
2012	285	3	0	11	0	1	0	300
2013	284	1	0	14	0	0	0	299
2014	285	1	0	10	0	0	0	296
2015	296	1	0	10	0	0	7	314
2016	283	1	0	11	0	0	8	303
2017	293	1	1	14	0	1	7	317
2018	305	1	2	11	0	0	10	329
2019	285	1	2	11	0	0	8	307
2020	285	1	2	6	0	0	8	302
2021	241	1	2	6	0	0	7	257
2022	227	1	2	9	1	0	5	245
2023	252	0	2	8	1	0	5	268

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Poyen Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	124	8.6	14.4	n/a
1989	125	11.0	11.3	n/a
1990	123	9.0	13.6	40.7
1991	131	8.0	16.3	38.2
1992	132	8.3	15.9	47.7
1993	156	7.9	19.7	50
1994	157	8.5	18.5	48.4
1995	226	12.7	17.8	40.7
1996	226	12.7	17.8	40.7
1997	243	13.3	18.3	44.9
1998	258	13.3	19.4	38.8
1999	245	13.5	18.1	46.5
2000	250	21.0	11.9	40.4
2001	247	18.0	13.7	42.5
2002	247	18.0	13.7	45.7
2003	247	18.0	13.7	45.7
2004	260	17.0	15.3	50.4
2005	277	15.0	18.5	57.8
2006	289	18.0	16.1	52.9
2007	302	20.0	15.1	58.3
2008	316	20.0	15.8	57.9
2009	303	20.0	15.2	60.7
2010	291	20.4	14.5	62.2
2011	293	18.5	15.8	65.9
2012	300	17.7	16.8	65.3
2013	299	19.5	15.3	66.2
2014	296	19.3	15.3	62.5
2015	314	19.0	16.5	66.6
2016	303	19.0	15.9	66
2017	317	19.7	16.0	27.8
2018	329	21.5	15.2	28.9
2019	307	18.9	16.2	54.4
2020	302	21.8	13.7	51
2021	257	21.5	11.9	49.8
2022	245	20.3	12.0	54.3
2023	268	21.7	12.3	51.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Poyen Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	124	8.6	14.4	n/a
1989	125	11.0	11.3	n/a
1990	123	9.0	13.6	40.7
1991	131	8.0	16.3	38.2
1992	132	8.3	15.9	47.7
1993	156	7.9	19.7	50
1994	157	8.5	18.5	48.4
1995	226	12.7	17.8	40.7
1996	226	12.7	17.8	40.7
1997	243	13.3	18.3	44.9
1998	258	13.3	19.4	38.8
1999	245	13.5	18.1	46.5
2000	250	21.0	11.9	40.4
2001	247	18.0	13.7	42.5
2002	247	18.0	13.7	45.7
2003	247	18.0	13.7	45.7
2004	260	17.0	15.3	50.4
2005	277	15.0	18.5	57.8
2006	289	18.0	16.1	52.9
2007	302	20.0	15.1	58.3
2008	316	20.0	15.8	57.9
2009	303	20.0	15.2	60.7
2010	291	20.4	14.5	62.2
2011	293	18.5	15.8	65.9
2012	300	17.7	16.8	65.3
2013	299	19.5	15.3	66.2
2014	296	19.3	15.3	62.5
2015	314	19.0	16.5	66.6
2016	303	19.0	15.9	66
2017	317	19.7	16.0	27.8
2018	329	21.5	15.2	28.9
2019	307	18.9	16.2	54.4
2020	302	21.8	13.7	51
2021	257	21.5	11.9	49.8
2022	245	20.3	12.0	54.3
2023	268	21.7	12.3	51.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Poyen Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,141 (14.6%)	$6,674 (85.4%)	$7,814

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Poyen Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 231^st of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 113^th of 492 Elementary schools	24.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Poyen Elementary School)	72.9	87.8	14.9%
3rd Grade English (Poyen School District)	72.9	87.8	14.9%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Poyen Elementary School)	48.6	84.8	36.2%
3rd Grade Math (Poyen School District)	48.6	84.8	36.2%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Poyen Elementary School)	43.2	63.7	20.5%
3rd Grade Science (Poyen School District)	43.2	63.7	20.5%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Poyen Elementary School)	35.1	39.4	4.3%
3rd Grade Reading (Poyen School District)	35.1	39.4	4.3%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Poyen Elementary School)	67.5	69.7	2.2%
4th Grade English (Poyen School District)	67.5	69.7	2.2%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Poyen Elementary School)	47.5	57.6	10.1%
4th Grade Math (Poyen School District)	47.5	57.6	10.1%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Poyen Elementary School)	40	39.4	0.6%
4th Grade Science (Poyen School District)	40	39.4	0.6%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Poyen Elementary School)	50	45.4	4.6%
4th Grade Reading (Poyen School District)	50	45.4	4.6%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Poyen Elementary School)	69	75.6	6.6%
5th Grade English (Poyen School District)	69	75.6	6.6%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Poyen Elementary School)	52.3	31.7	20.6%
5th Grade Math (Poyen School District)	52.3	31.7	20.6%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Poyen Elementary School)	40.5	34.2	6.3%
5th Grade Science (Poyen School District)	40.5	34.2	6.3%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Poyen Elementary School)	45.2	41.5	3.7%
5th Grade Reading (Poyen School District)	45.2	41.5	3.7%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Poyen Elementary School)	81.4	82.5	1.1%
6th Grade English (Poyen School District)	81.4	82.5	1.1%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Poyen Elementary School)	67.4	82.5	15.1%
6th Grade Math (Poyen School District)	67.4	82.5	15.1%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Poyen Elementary School)	51.1	60	8.9%
6th Grade Science (Poyen School District)	51.1	60	8.9%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Poyen Elementary School)	48.9	47.5	1.4%
6th Grade Reading (Poyen School District)	48.9	47.5	1.4%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	307	268	12.7%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	11	8	27.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	285	252	11.6%
Two or More Races	8	5	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.4%	51.5%	2.9%

Schools Near Poyen Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ACT Aspire English (2023)				ACT Aspire Math (2023)				ACT Aspire Science (2023)				ACT Aspire Reading (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT Aspire English 3rd Grade	ACT Aspire English 4th Grade	ACT Aspire English 5th Grade	ACT Aspire English 6th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 3rd Grade	ACT Aspire Math 4th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 5th Grade	ACT Aspire Math 6th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 3rd Grade	ACT Aspire Science 4th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 5th Grade	ACT Aspire Science 6th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 3rd Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 4th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 5th Grade	ACT Aspire Reading 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Poyen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	111 N School St	Poyen	72128	Grant County	Poyen School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 332-2939	268	22	12.3	51.5%	252 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	75.4	114^th of 494 public elementary schools	76.9%		69.5	134^th of 487 public elementary schools	72.5%	20	87.8	69.7	75.6	82.5	84.8	57.6	31.7	82.5	63.7	39.4	34.2	60.0	39.4	45.4	41.5	47.5	$7,814	$1,141	$6,674
Glen Rose Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	14334 Hwy 67	Malvern	72104	Hot Spring County	Glen Rose School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 332-3694	373	23	16.0	54.2%	342 (91.7%)	4 (1.1%)	10 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	55.2	236^th of 494 public elementary schools	52.2%		65.8	162^nd of 487 public elementary schools	66.7%	74	66.6	57.1			57.2	40.0			41.2	38.6			41.2	40.0			$9,486	$2,372	$7,114
Malvern Elementary School	Public	K-4	1807 W Moline St	Malvern	72104	Hot Spring County	Malvern School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 467-3166	701	45	15.7	76.7%	356 (50.8%)	185 (26.4%)	67 (9.6%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (12.6%)	19.3	415^th of 494 public elementary schools	16.0%		23.5	390^th of 487 public elementary schools	19.9%	25	42.9	53.1			32.4	31.7			21.1	23.5			16.6	26.9			$10,505	$2,446	$8,059
Westbrook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	2621 Hwy 229	Benton	72015	Saline County	Harmony Grove School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 778-7331	373	21	17.5	39.9%	325 (87.1%)	10 (2.7%)	15 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.9%)	72.6	133^rd of 494 public elementary schools	73.1%		91.1	21^st of 487 public elementary schools	95.7%	112	77.9				66.2				48.8				29.1				$8,205	$1,243	$6,962
Sheridan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	707 Ridge Dr	Sheridan	72150	Grant County	Sheridan School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 942-3131	596	35	17.2	47.0%	515 (86.4%)	20 (3.4%)	31 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.0%)								(n/a)																	$8,655	$1,572	$7,082
Sheridan Intermediate School	Public	3-5	1101 Skyline	Sheridan	72150	Grant County	Sheridan School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 942-7488	546	30	18.0	43.2%	479 (87.7%)	26 (4.8%)	21 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.1%)	63.1	186^th of 494 public elementary schools	62.3%		57.2	228^th of 487 public elementary schools	53.2%	42	67.1	67.1	70.0		60.7	53.1	43.9		39.3	40.5	36.7		32.9	49.7	40.1		$7,379	$1,114	$6,265
Magnet Cove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	22083 Hwy 51	Malvern	72104	Hot Spring County	Magnet Cove School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 337-9131	399	25	15.9	47.6%	360 (90.2%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.0%)	56.7	227^th of 494 public elementary schools	54.0%		58.6	218^th of 487 public elementary schools	55.2%	9	76.5	49.0	78.1	69.8	48.9	41.6	57.8	45.3	31.9	42.6	42.2	35.8	25.5	35.4	40.6	35.8	$9,138	$978	$8,160
Ringgold Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	536 River St	Benton	72015	Saline County	Benton School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 778-3500	570	27	21.0	56.3%	405 (71.1%)	55 (9.6%)	62 (10.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (7.7%)	61.3	200^th of 494 public elementary schools	59.5%		57.6	226^th of 487 public elementary schools	53.6%	26	65.6	67.7			54.9	50.0			38.7	40.7			35.5	46.9			$8,444	$1,187	$7,257
Angie Grant Elementary School	Public	K-4	1124 Hoover St	Benton	72015	Saline County	Benton School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 778-3300	527	28	18.7	64.1%	276 (52.4%)	108 (20.5%)	108 (20.5%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.1%)	19.7	413^th of 494 public elementary schools	16.4%		22.7	396^th of 487 public elementary schools	18.7%	17	44.1	50.4			43.2	23.6			22.5	29.1			14.7	21.3			$8,695	$1,675	$7,020
Caldwell Elementary School	Public	K-4	1800 W Sevier St	Benton	72019	Saline County	Benton School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 778-4444	581	30	19.1	18.6%	509 (87.6%)	23 (4.0%)	27 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.6%)	79.2	84^th of 494 public elementary schools	83.0%		74.2	109^th of 487 public elementary schools	77.6%	25	74.6	74.8			61.4	52.7			49.2	55.9			48.4	53.6			$7,817	$1,226	$6,591

Frequently Asked Questions about Poyen Elementary School

What district is Poyen Elementary School in?

Poyen School District

What is the racial makeup of Poyen Elementary School?

Students at Poyen Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Poyen Elementary School a good school?

Poyen Elementary School ranks 114^th of 494 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Poyen Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 268 students attended Poyen Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Poyen Elementary School attend?

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

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