Summary:
In zip code 71635, there is one elementary school, Crossett Elementary School, serving grades PK through 4 with 699 students in the Crossett, Arkansas area.
Crossett Elementary School has shown remarkable academic improvement over the past year, with proficiency rates jumping by over 12 percentage points in English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics between the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. This dramatic gain helped the school climb from the 18th percentile to the 29th percentile in state rankings. Despite this progress, the school still trails state averages in all subjects, with the largest gap in Science (31.4% proficient versus the state's 44.0%). The school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 68.38% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, and has a student-teacher ratio of 17.5:1 with per-student spending of $12,996.
Within the Crossett School District, which holds a 1-star rating and ranks in the 26th percentile statewide, Crossett Elementary School stands out as a relative bright spot, outperforming the district in every subject (e.g., 40.0% Math proficiency versus the district's 31.0%). However, a notable concern is a significant drop in Science proficiency between 3rd and 4th grade, from 35.3% to 27.4%, suggesting a potential issue with the 4th-grade science curriculum. While the school's recent gains are encouraging, parents should note that overall performance remains below state averages, and the high per-student spending has not yet translated into above-average results.
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