Summary:
The 72082 zip code area has only one elementary school, Kensett Elementary School, which serves students in this community. Kensett Elementary is part of the Riverview School District, which is ranked 174 out of 250 school districts in Arkansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Kensett Elementary School's academic performance is generally below state averages across core subject areas like English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science. The school's proficiency rates range from 26% to 33.1%, compared to state averages of 34.7% to 38.7%. Kensett Elementary's performance is also below the Riverview School District averages in most subject areas. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past 3 years, going from 399 out of 492 Arkansas elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 339 out of 495 in 2024-2025, with a 2-star rating.
Despite the lower academic performance, Kensett Elementary does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.2, which could be a positive factor in supporting student learning. However, the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with a very high free/reduced lunch rate of 97.59%. Targeted interventions and support may be needed to help improve student outcomes at this school.
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