McRae Elementary School

Public K-3

 609 W McRae
       Searcy, AR  72143


(501) 268-3936

District: Searcy School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
102nd of 494 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,687 Help


Students who attend McRae Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ahlf Junior High School
    Southwest Middle School
High:    Searcy High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  422

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.0%
Hispanic:
11.1%
Two or more races:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.5% Help


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Compare Details McRae Elementary School ranks better than 79.4% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Searcy School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72%), Hispanic (11.1%), two or more races (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McRae Elementary School is 16.4. 1 elementary schools in the Searcy School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare McRae Elementary School employs 25.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McRae Elementary School is $9,687. 1 elementary schools in the Searcy School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Searcy School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Searcy School District 45th of 250 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McRae Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 67.28 127th 411 69.1%
2006 60.53 180th 402 55.2%
2007 79.33 64th 440 85.5%
2008 69.86 139th 439 68.3%
2009 66.90 154th 445 65.4%
2010 52.87 256th 457 44.0%
2011 47.27 297th 471 36.9%
2016 83.54 44th 494 91.1%
2017 51.35 243rd 485 49.9%
2018 63.55 178th 480 62.9%
2019 67.60 153rd 488 68.6%
2021 68.51 152nd 496 69.4%
2022 62.14 185th 487 62.0%
2023 77.33 101st 492 79.5%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for McRae Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 532 38 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 574
1989 611 43 n/a 4 n/a n/a n/a 0 658
1990 606 35 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1991 656 35 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 696
1992 603 48 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 656
1993 614 55 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 672
1994 601 55 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 666
1995 582 53 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 646
1996 582 53 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 646
1997 558 63 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 631
1998 559 64 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1999 519 86 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2000 424 75 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2001 447 82 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 539
2002 417 65 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 489
2003 417 65 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 489
2004 424 82 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 515
2005 421 87 1 16 4 n/a n/a 0 529
2006 459 85 1 20 1 n/a n/a 0 566
2007 450 84 1 13 2 n/a n/a 0 550
2008 472 74 2 23 3 n/a n/a 0 574
2009 470 80 1 17 4 n/a n/a 0 572
2010 475 82 1 28 0 0 26 0 612
2011 454 84 1 37 6 0 27 0 609
2012 368 50 0 37 2 1 26 0 484
2013 337 50 0 30 3 0 29 0 449
2014 372 53 1 32 0 0 26 0 484
2015 350 57 1 33 0 0 28 0 469
2016 358 61 1 40 0 0 39 0 499
2017 381 56 7 45 0 0 33 0 522
2018 341 54 5 49 0 0 40 0 489
2019 347 45 4 35 0 0 37 0 468
2020 336 49 8 41 0 0 37 0 471
2021 300 42 5 44 0 0 42 0 433
2022 310 35 6 40 1 0 45 0 437
2023 304 25 5 47 1 0 40 0 422

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at McRae Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 574 27.4 20.9 n/a
1989 658 32.0 20.5 n/a
1990 644 32.0 20.1 22.4
1991 696 33.9 20.5 23.3
1992 656 35.1 18.6 31.3
1993 672 35.4 19.0 35.1
1994 666 36.5 18.2 36.5
1995 646 36.7 17.6 37.8
1996 646 36.7 17.6 37.8
1997 631 35.5 17.8 31.9
1998 633 35.5 17.8 33.5
1999 613 28.0 21.9 43.1
2000 506 30.0 16.9 45.1
2001 539 32.0 16.8 51.2
2002 489 32.0 15.3 49.1
2003 489 32.0 15.3 49.1
2004 515 33.0 15.6 50.7
2005 529 36.0 14.7 51.8
2006 566 37.0 15.3 52.7
2007 550 40.0 13.8 56.2
2008 574 41.0 14.0 50.9
2009 572 43.0 13.3 51
2010 612 41.4 14.5 58.5
2011 609 42.2 14.4 62.4
2012 484 34.4 14.0 63
2013 449 32.3 13.8 61.5
2014 484 34.3 14.0 62.6
2015 469 34.0 13.7 59.1
2016 499 33.0 15.1 64.3
2017 522 36.7 14.1 30.1
2018 489 35.8 13.6 29.4
2019 468 27.4 17.0 59.2
2020 471 29.7 15.8 62.4
2021 433 28.1 15.3 61.7
2022 437 26.7 16.3 53.3
2023 422 25.6 16.4 58.5

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 McRae Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 574 27.4 20.9 n/a
1989 658 32.0 20.5 n/a
1990 644 32.0 20.1 22.4
1991 696 33.9 20.5 23.3
1992 656 35.1 18.6 31.3
1993 672 35.4 19.0 35.1
1994 666 36.5 18.2 36.5
1995 646 36.7 17.6 37.8
1996 646 36.7 17.6 37.8
1997 631 35.5 17.8 31.9
1998 633 35.5 17.8 33.5
1999 613 28.0 21.9 43.1
2000 506 30.0 16.9 45.1
2001 539 32.0 16.8 51.2
2002 489 32.0 15.3 49.1
2003 489 32.0 15.3 49.1
2004 515 33.0 15.6 50.7
2005 529 36.0 14.7 51.8
2006 566 37.0 15.3 52.7
2007 550 40.0 13.8 56.2
2008 574 41.0 14.0 50.9
2009 572 43.0 13.3 51
2010 612 41.4 14.5 58.5
2011 609 42.2 14.4 62.4
2012 484 34.4 14.0 63
2013 449 32.3 13.8 61.5
2014 484 34.3 14.0 62.6
2015 469 34.0 13.7 59.1
2016 499 33.0 15.1 64.3
2017 522 36.7 14.1 30.1
2018 489 35.8 13.6 29.4
2019 468 27.4 17.0 59.2
2020 471 29.7 15.8 62.4
2021 433 28.1 15.3 61.7
2022 437 26.7 16.3 53.3
2023 422 25.6 16.4 58.5

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 McRae Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,473 (25.5%) $7,214 (74.5%) $9,687

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McRae Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 153rd of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 101st of 492 Elementary schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (McRae Elementary School)80.875.9
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English (Searcy School District)77.667
 10.6%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (McRae Elementary School)69.770.5
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Searcy School District)68.261.3
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (McRae Elementary School)40.444.7
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Science (Searcy School District)47.141.7
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (McRae Elementary School)46.837.5
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Searcy School District)51.137
 14.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students468422
 9.8%
African American4525
 44.4%
American Indian01
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic3547
 34.3%
Pacific Islander00
White347304
 12.4%
Two or More Races3740
 8.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.2%58.5%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about McRae Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 422 students attended McRae Elementary School.

McRae Elementary School ranks 102nd of 494 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at McRae Elementary School are 72% White, 11% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 6% African American, 1% Asian.

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

Middle : Ahlf Junior High School
Middle : Southwest Middle School
High : Searcy High 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 State Board of Education. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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