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Smackover Elementary School

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Smackover Elementary School ranks 160 th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

160^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 67% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Smackover Elementary School in Norphlet, AR, serves 523 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 4th grade within the Smackover Norphlet School District and has earned a solid three-star rating, placing it in the 64th percentile of Arkansas schools.

One of the most striking findings is the school's exceptional 4th-grade performance, particularly in Mathematics, where 60.9% of students are proficient—nearly 14 percentage points above the state average. This creates a fascinating "4th Grade Leap" pattern, as the same students struggled significantly in 3rd-grade math (35.5% proficient). The school has also shown remarkable year-over-year improvement, with proficiency rates jumping by over 15 percentage points in English Language Arts and Reading between the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. Interestingly, this academic surge occurred even as the student-teacher ratio increased from 13:1 to 17.8:1, suggesting that curriculum changes or targeted interventions—rather than smaller class sizes—are driving success.

When compared to nearby schools, Smackover Elementary stands out as a consistently reliable choice. While Hugh Goodwin Elementary School in the El Dorado School District is a top-tier, 5-star school with higher proficiency rates, and Yocum Elementary School in the same district struggles significantly, Smackover provides a stable, above-average education without the extreme volatility seen in El Dorado. The school also outperforms its own district in every subject and grade level, and its spending of $14,530 per student is moderate compared to lower-performing schools like Ivory Intermediate School ($16,186) and Fairview Elementary School ($14,000). For parents seeking a dependable, improving school in the region, Smackover Elementary is a strong option.

523

Students ?

17.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,530

Per pupil spending ?

56.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

701 Magnolia St.
Norphlet, AR 71762

(870) 725-3601

District: Smackover Norphlet School District

Students who attend Smackover Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Norphlet Middle School
High:	Smackover High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.4%

African American:

11.5%

Hispanic:

3.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 59th percentile in 2016 → 67th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (49% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Arkansas median (67th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg44%

Arkansas avg42%

160^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 33%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From top 41% (2016) to top 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

91^st of 251Smackover Norphlet 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	66.6	160 of 491	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.3	219 of 495	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.3	261 of 497	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.1	306 of 492	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.2	245 of 487	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	80.2	75 of 496	84.9%	★★★★☆
2019	71.8	122 of 488	75.0%	★★★★☆
2018	66.0	164 of 480	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	55.6	214 of 485	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.5	203 of 494	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	43.1	264 of 466	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	55.5	232 of 471	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	73.0	110 of 476	76.9%	★★★★☆
2012	44.0	323 of 468	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	37.0	351 of 471	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	35.9	348 of 457	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	25.0	365 of 445	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	35.3	330 of 439	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	38.3	314 of 440	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	37.4	292 of 402	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	50.5	237 of 411	42.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Reading53%+12 vs state

English Language Arts49%+10 vs state

Mathematics49%+5 vs state

Science47%+3 vs state

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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
Smackover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	701 Magnolia St.	Norphlet	71762	Union County	Smackover Norphlet School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 725-3601	523	29	17.8	56.4%	431 (82.4%)	60 (11.5%)	16 (3.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.7%)	66.6	160^th of 491 public elementary schools	67.4%		57.3	219^th of 495 public elementary schools	55.8%	59	46.1	51.7			49.1	54.0	51.7			52.8	35.5	60.9			49.1	46.0	47.1			46.6	$14,530	$2,519	$12,011
Northwest Elementary School	Public	K-4	1600 N College	El Dorado	71730	Union County	El Dorado School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 864-5078	477	29	16.3		136 (28.5%)	241 (50.5%)	61 (12.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	35 (7.3%)	45	281^st of 491 public elementary schools	42.8%		37.8	323^rd of 495 public elementary schools	34.7%	42	33.4	42.9			38.2	33.4	45.9			39.7	48.4	41.9			45.1	39.8	31.6			35.6	$12,938	$2,416	$10,522
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	201 East 5th	El Dorado	71730	Union County	El Dorado School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 864-5071	508	25	20.6		263 (51.8%)	164 (32.3%)	46 (9.1%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.7%)	87.4	37^th of 491 public elementary schools	92.5%		87.7	50^th of 495 public elementary schools	89.9%	13	61.5	59.8			60.7	58.3	54.6			56.5	68.8	74.3			71.5	59.4	57.7			58.6	$11,395	$1,403	$9,993
Yocum Elementary School	Public	K-4	308 South College	El Dorado	71730	Union County	El Dorado School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 864-5096	580	37	15.4	90.0%	125 (21.6%)	371 (64.0%)	40 (6.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.1%)	15.8	440^th of 491 public elementary schools	10.4%		27.2	378^th of 495 public elementary schools	23.6%	62	15.0	27.2			21.4	15.9	27.3			21.8	23.4	34.9			29.3	20.9	25.8			23.4	$12,835	$1,761	$11,074
Fairview Elementary School	Public	K-3	735 Robin Street	Camden	71701	Ouachita County	Camden Fairview School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 231-5434	523	36	14.5	99.4%	104 (19.9%)	351 (67.1%)	23 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.8%)	16.8	433^rd of 491 public elementary schools	11.8%		9.5	472^nd of 495 public elementary schools	4.6%	39	28.3				28.3	28.3				28.3	23.0				23.0	24.8				24.8	$14,000	$2,702	$11,298
Parkers Chapel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	209 Parkers Chapel Road	El Dorado	71730	Union County	Parkers Chapel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 862-4641	491	29	16.9	39.1%	401 (81.7%)	42 (8.6%)	20 (4.1%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.9%)	81.7	73^rd of 491 public elementary schools	85.1%		80.9	78^th of 495 public elementary schools	84.2%	5	60.7	56.3	48.3	46.1	52.9	59.0	56.3	48.2	49.2	53.3	57.4	45.3	74.1	72.3	62.1	70.5	53.1	56.9	66.1	61.7	$10,109	$992	$9,117
Ivory Intermediate School	Public	4-5	575 Dooley Womack	Camden	71701	Ouachita County	Camden Fairview School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 836-6876	286	19	14.9	99.0%	79 (27.6%)	186 (65.0%)	6 (2.1%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.8%)	13.3	445^th of 491 public elementary schools	9.4%		17.2	431^st of 495 public elementary schools	12.9%	14		17.6	22.3		20.3		16.7	22.3		19.9		26.6	22.3		24.2		20.3	27.4		24.3	$16,186	$3,793	$12,393
Hampton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	485 East Main St.	Hampton	71744	Calhoun County	Hampton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 798-6106	277	19	14.8	74.0%	204 (73.6%)	57 (20.6%)	10 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	30.8	371^st of 491 public elementary schools	24.4%		24.4	393^rd of 495 public elementary schools	20.6%	22	32.4	31.5	26.3	35.7	31.2	35.1	31.5	18.4	46.5	31.9	21.6	31.4	21.0	42.9	28.2	40.5	34.3	29.0	42.9	36.3	$13,030	$1,253	$11,778
Harmony Grove Elementary School	Public	K-6	401 Ouachita Road 88	Camden	71701	Ouachita County	Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita)	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 574-0960	425	26	16.2	55.3%	333 (78.4%)	69 (16.2%)	15 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	74.4	120^th of 491 public elementary schools	75.6%		73.8	119^th of 495 public elementary schools	76.0%	1	48.9	44.1	55.7	48.1	49.3	51.1	42.4	52.4	46.2	47.9	46.8	52.6	68.8	57.7	57.1	59.6	50.9	57.4	53.9	55.2	$11,854	$2,085	$9,769

Frequently Asked Questions about Smackover Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Smackover Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Norphlet Middle School
High : Smackover High School

What is the racial makeup of Smackover Elementary School?

Students at Smackover Elementary School are 82% White, 11% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Smackover Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 523 students attended Smackover Elementary School.

Is Smackover Elementary School a good school?

Smackover Elementary School ranks 160^th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Smackover Elementary School in?

Smackover Norphlet School District

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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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