Summary:
In zip code 72047 (Enola, AR), there is a single elementary school, Mt. Vernon Enola Elementary School, serving grades PK through 6 with 293 students as part of the Mount Vernon Enola School District.
Mt. Vernon Enola Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in STEM subjects. For the 2025-2026 school year, the school achieved proficiency rates of 49.6% in Mathematics and 50.3% in Science, both significantly exceeding the state averages of 44.1% and 44%, respectively. The school also outperformed the state in English Language Arts (45.1% vs. 39.4%) and Reading (43.7% vs. 40.4%). This is especially notable given that nearly 70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, a high poverty rate that often correlates with lower test scores. The school's overall state ranking jumped dramatically from the 48th percentile (2 stars) in 2024-2025 to the 64th percentile (3 stars) in 2025-2026, indicating a successful year-over-year turnaround.
While the school excels overall, there is some grade-level variability. In the 2025-2026 data, 4th graders scored below the state average in both English Language Arts (38.2%) and Reading (35.2%), contrasting with 5th and 6th graders who consistently outperform state averages. The school operates with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1 and per-student spending of $11,985, suggesting efficient use of resources. The Mount Vernon Enola School District ranks in the 72nd percentile (4 stars) statewide, with the elementary school's test scores actually exceeding the district average in every subject, making it the strongest performing unit within the district.
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