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Viola Elementary School

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Viola Elementary School ranks 92 nd of 495 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

92^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 495 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 81% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Viola Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-6 in Viola, Arkansas, part of the Viola School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 30% of Arkansas elementary schools, with a current 4-star rating and strong academic results that outpace the state and district averages.

Viola Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with over 50% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to state averages around 35% and district averages around 40%. The school also boasts a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.4 to 11.4 over the past three years, significantly lower than nearby Izard County Cons. Elementary School (12.2) and Salem Elementary School (15.6), indicating a more personalized learning environment.

Despite serving a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 72.91% to 77.62% over the past three years, Viola Elementary School is able to achieve exceptional academic results. This suggests the school has effective strategies in place to support the learning needs of its diverse student population and prepare them for continued success.

193

Students ?

10.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,423

Per pupil spending ?

75.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

314 Longhorn Drive
Viola, AR 72583

(870) 458-2511

District: Viola School District

Students who attend Viola Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Viola High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

99.0%

American Indian:

0.5%

Two or more races:

0.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 74th percentile in 2015 → 81st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (51% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Arkansas elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school51%

District avg41%

Arkansas avg36%

92^nd of 495

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 19%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From top 26% (2015) to top 19% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

114^th of 250Viola 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	78.8	92 of 495	81.4%	★★★★☆
2024	83.9	58 of 497	88.3%	★★★★☆
2023	72.3	133 of 492	73.0%	★★★★☆
2022	69.5	135 of 487	72.3%	★★★★☆
2021	78.4	88 of 496	82.3%	★★★★☆
2019	72.2	119 of 488	75.6%	★★★★☆
2018	71.9	123 of 480	74.4%	★★★★☆
2017	83.6	48 of 485	90.1%	★★★★★
2016	75.1	91 of 494	81.6%	★★★★☆
2015	67.2	121 of 466	74.0%	★★★★☆
2014	77.7	75 of 471	84.1%	★★★★☆
2013	65.6	164 of 476	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	70.5	124 of 468	73.5%	★★★★☆
2011	89.7	8 of 471	98.3%	★★★★★
2010	64.8	162 of 457	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	83.0	43 of 445	90.3%	★★★★★
2008	86.1	28 of 439	93.6%	★★★★★
2007	70.7	118 of 440	73.2%	★★★★☆
2006	75.1	90 of 402	77.6%	★★★★☆
2005	53.3	223 of 411	45.7%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics52%+14 vs state

English Language Arts52%+18 vs state

Science50%+12 vs state

Reading48%+12 vs state

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Schools Near Viola Elementary School

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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 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
Viola Elementary School	Public	K-6	314 Longhorn Drive	Viola	72583	Fulton County	Viola School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 458-2511	193	18	10.5	75.6%	191 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	78.8	92^nd of 495 public elementary schools	81.4%		83.9	58^th of 497 public elementary schools	88.3%	34	53.2	60.0	55.0	43.3	52.3	50.0	56.0	55.0	33.3	47.6	46.9	64.0	50.0	50.0	52.4	56.3	72.0	50.0	26.7	50.5	$15,423	$2,799	$12,623
Salem Elementary School	Public	K-6	313 Hwy 62 E	Salem	72576	Fulton County	Salem School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 895-2456	434	28	15.6	66.1%	411 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.5%)	70	141^st of 495 public elementary schools	71.5%		79.1	85^th of 497 public elementary schools	82.9%	56	40.7	56.5	46.7	23.7	42.6	40.8	62.3	46.6	28.8	45.4	42.6	60.8	55.0	44.0	51.2	50.0	52.1	61.6	18.7	45.9	$10,157	$1,110	$9,047
Izard County Consolidated Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	5555 East Ar 56	Violet Hill	72584	Izard County	Izard County Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 322-7229	286	19	15.2	99.0%	264 (92.3%)	3 (1.0%)	11 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.1%)	41	304^th of 495 public elementary schools	38.6%		38	330^th of 497 public elementary schools	33.6%	26	32.5	22.9			27.5	32.6	29.2			30.8	53.5	39.6			46.2	34.9	22.9			28.6	$16,602	$2,580	$14,022

Frequently Asked Questions about Viola Elementary School

What district is Viola Elementary School in?

Viola School District

What is the racial makeup of Viola Elementary School?

Students at Viola Elementary School are 99% White.

Is Viola Elementary School a good school?

Viola Elementary School ranks 92^nd of 495 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Viola Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 193 students attended Viola Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Viola Elementary School attend?

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

High : Viola 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 Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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