Summary:
In zip code 71941, located in Donaldson, Arkansas, there is a single elementary school, Ouachita Elementary School, serving grades Kindergarten through 6th grade with 280 students.
Ouachita Elementary School is a standout performer, consistently ranking in the top 20% of all elementary schools in Arkansas over the last three years, currently holding an 84th percentile ranking and a 4-star rating. The school is part of the highly-rated Ouachita School District, which itself ranks in the 92nd percentile statewide. Academically, the school significantly outperforms state averages in every subject, with the largest gaps in Reading (57% proficient vs. 40.4% statewide) and Science (56.8% vs. 44%). A notable highlight is 4th Grade Mathematics, where 71.8% of students are proficient—nearly 25 percentage points above the state average. The school also shows strong year-over-year improvement, with proficiency rates increasing across all core subjects from the previous year.
Despite nearly 58% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, indicating a moderate level of economic need, the school achieves exceptional academic results, pointing to effective teaching and strong school leadership. Per-student spending is $10,903, and the student-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. Given the school's high outcomes and 4-star rating, this spending appears to yield strong returns. For parents, Ouachita Elementary School offers a consistently high-performing, improving educational environment that excels across all subjects and grade levels.
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