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Bernice Young Elementary

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Bernice Young Elementary ranks 62 nd of 495 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

62^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 495 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 87% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Bernice Young Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Springdale, Arkansas, serving 464 students in grades K-5. The school consistently outperforms the Springdale School District and the state of Arkansas in academic proficiency across all subject areas and grade levels.

In the 2024-2025 school year, Bernice Young Elementary ranked 62nd out of 495 Arkansas elementary schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is particularly strong in 4th grade, where proficiency rates in English Language Arts (64%), Reading (65.3%), and Mathematics (61.3%) are significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Bernice Young Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.8 to 18.2 students per teacher, which is lower than the district average.

When compared to nearby schools in the Springdale School District, such as Jones Elementary School, Bernice Young Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution, significantly outpacing the academic performance of its peers. This consistent success suggests that the school has effective teaching practices, curriculum, and support systems in place to help students thrive.

536

Students ?

18.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,339

Per pupil spending ?

36.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

301 Pippin Apple Circle
Springdale, AR 72765

(479) 750-8770

District: Springdale School District

Students who attend Bernice Young Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Hellstern Middle School
High:	Har-Ber High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.8%

Hispanic:

20.9%

Two or more races:

6.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 96th percentile in 2015 → 87th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (54% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Arkansas elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Springdale School District

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

District avg33%

Arkansas avg36%

62^nd of 495

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 13%▼ down 8 pts since 2015

From top 4% (2015) to top 13% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 18Elementary Schools in the Springdale School District

137^th of 250Springdale 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
2025	84.0	62 of 495	87.5%	★★★★☆
2024	80.8	76 of 497	84.7%	★★★★☆
2023	92.2	23 of 492	95.3%	★★★★★
2022	93.8	12 of 487	97.5%	★★★★★
2021	91.2	26 of 496	94.8%	★★★★★
2019	92.9	15 of 488	96.9%	★★★★★
2018	91.3	27 of 480	94.4%	★★★★★
2017	92.0	15 of 485	96.9%	★★★★★
2016	93.1	10 of 494	98.0%	★★★★★
2015	92.3	20 of 466	95.7%	★★★★★
2014	92.0	5 of 471	98.9%	★★★★★
2013	85.2	23 of 476	95.2%	★★★★★
2012	84.9	23 of 468	95.1%	★★★★★
2011	82.5	42 of 471	91.1%	★★★★★
2010	84.7	33 of 457	92.8%	★★★★★
2009	88.0	18 of 445	96.0%	★★★★★
2008	85.1	32 of 439	92.7%	★★★★★
2007	79.8	62 of 440	85.9%	★★★★☆
2006	82.8	41 of 402	89.8%	★★★★★
2005	87.1	27 of 411	93.4%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts56%+22 vs state

Mathematics54%+16 vs state

Science54%+16 vs state

Reading51%+16 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)							ATLAS Reading (2025)							ATLAS Mathematics (2025)							ATLAS Science (2025)							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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th 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 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bernice Young Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Pippin Apple Circle	Springdale	72765	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 750-8770	536	30	18.0	36.9%	315 (58.8%)	22 (4.1%)	112 (20.9%)	18 (3.4%)	2 (0.4%)	30 (5.6%)	37 (6.9%)	84	62^nd of 495 public elementary schools	87.5%		80.8	76^th of 497 public elementary schools	84.7%	14	44.2	64.0	63.1				56.3	37.8	65.3	53.6				51.2	52.6	61.3	50.0				54.3	47.4	64.0	52.3				53.9	$13,339	$1,345	$11,994
Jim D Rollins Elementary School Of Innovation	Public	PK, KG-5	354 E Fletcher Avenue	Springdale	72765	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 750-8880	570	30	18.7	37.2%	359 (63.0%)	9 (1.6%)	128 (22.5%)	6 (1.1%)	5 (0.9%)	22 (3.9%)	41 (7.2%)	75.1	108^th of 495 public elementary schools	78.2%		57.3	222^nd of 497 public elementary schools	55.3%	114	50.0	41.7	39.3				43.4	46.1	40.5	40.5				42.2	55.3	54.8	47.6				52.4	54.0	52.4	51.2				52.4	$11,361	$919	$10,442
Walker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1701 South 40th Street	Springdale	72765	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 750-8874	605	34	17.7	71.6%	190 (31.4%)	11 (1.8%)	265 (43.8%)	18 (3.0%)	2 (0.3%)	84 (13.9%)	35 (5.8%)	42.8	296^th of 495 public elementary schools	40.2%		50.5	257^th of 497 public elementary schools	48.3%	39	28.0	39.1	26.2				30.7	28.0	41.3	26.1				31.4	31.0	56.5	29.0				38.2	27.0	43.5	25.3				31.4	$12,530	$1,545	$10,985
Thurman G. Smith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3600 Falcon Road	Springdale	72765	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8846	483	27	17.6	74.5%	128 (26.5%)	4 (0.8%)	270 (55.9%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	47 (9.7%)	28 (5.8%)	58.7	204^th of 495 public elementary schools	58.8%		42.5	297^th of 497 public elementary schools	40.2%	93	38.7	49.2	46.3				44.5	32.0	46.0	45.1				40.8	37.9	55.5	36.3				42.4	33.3	27.0	30.0				30.2	$13,659	$2,453	$11,206
Willis Shaw Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4337 Grimsley Road	Springdale	72765	Benton County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 750-8898	634	38	16.7	32.0%	428 (67.5%)	10 (1.6%)	128 (20.2%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (1.9%)	44 (6.9%)	93	24^th of 495 public elementary schools	95.2%		81.6	68^th of 497 public elementary schools	86.3%	44	59.2	68.3	53.7				60.1	58.3	63.3	59.3				60.2	58.3	71.4	63.9				64.4	62.1	65.3	49.1				58.6	$12,394	$1,735	$10,659
Westwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1850 McRay Avenue	Springdale	72765	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8871	498	28	17.6	86.1%	93 (18.7%)	5 (1.0%)	283 (56.8%)	6 (1.2%)	3 (0.6%)	94 (18.9%)	14 (2.8%)	17.4	429^th of 495 public elementary schools	13.3%		22	413^th of 497 public elementary schools	16.9%	16	22.5	21.5	18.8				20.8	23.9	22.8	17.6				21.3	24.0	15.2	17.5				18.7	25.7	15.2	17.5				19.2	$14,166	$2,403	$11,764
Elmdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	420 North West End Ave	Springdale	72765	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8859	510	27	19.1	88.8%	77 (15.1%)	8 (1.6%)	377 (73.9%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	28 (5.5%)	16 (3.1%)	14.8	449^th of 495 public elementary schools	9.3%		10.8	467^th of 497 public elementary schools	6.0%	18	21.4	28.4	7.6				19.1	20.0	27.1	8.8				18.7	22.9	23.4	7.7				17.9	15.8	19.5	9.0				14.8	$14,558	$2,632	$11,926
John Tyson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1967 Chapman Avenue	Springdale	72765	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8862	571	31	18.7	71.8%	180 (31.5%)	10 (1.8%)	312 (54.6%)	7 (1.2%)	3 (0.5%)	41 (7.2%)	18 (3.2%)	78.9	91^st of 495 public elementary schools	81.6%		77.2	94^th of 497 public elementary schools	81.1%	3	44.0	62.9	56.6				53.5	42.0	61.4	56.7				52.3	44.0	64.3	47.8				50.8	40.0	54.3	41.1				44.2	$11,594	$1,322	$10,272
Hunt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3511 Silent Grove Road	Springdale	72765	Benton County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 750-8775	890	50	17.6	57.3%	294 (33.0%)	26 (2.9%)	408 (45.8%)	18 (2.0%)	8 (0.9%)	91 (10.2%)	45 (5.1%)	70.9	134^th of 495 public elementary schools	72.9%		77.1	95^th of 497 public elementary schools	80.9%	39	36.2	41.5	52.8				43.9	35.1	47.6	49.0				43.9	50.0	57.4	48.1				51.4	42.5	37.8	45.3				42.2	$13,371	$1,637	$11,734
Lisa Academy Springdale	Public, Charter	K-8	301 Holcomb St	Springdale	72764	Washington County	Lisa Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(479) 717-6464	450	27	16.7	73.8%	140 (31.1%)	15 (3.3%)	250 (55.6%)	6 (1.3%)	13 (2.9%)	15 (3.3%)	11 (2.4%)	67.1	153^rd of 495 public elementary schools	69.1%		71.5	127^th of 497 public elementary schools	74.4%	26	46.3	44.2	40.4	26.5	23.7	34.8	36.9	46.3	44.2	42.3	28.6	23.7	26.0	36.9	37.0	55.8	53.9	46.9	39.4	52.1	47.4	44.5	57.7	51.9	32.6	28.9	47.8	44.4	$11,521	$954	$10,567

Frequently Asked Questions about Bernice Young Elementary

How many students attend Bernice Young Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 536 students attended Bernice Young Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Bernice Young Elementary attend?

Students who attend Bernice Young Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hellstern Middle School
High : Har-Ber High School

Is Bernice Young Elementary a good school?

Bernice Young Elementary ranks 62^nd of 495 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Bernice Young Elementary?

Students at Bernice Young Elementary are 59% White, 21% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% Pacific Islander, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

What district is Bernice Young Elementary in?

Springdale School District

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