Altus-denning Elementary School (Closed 2008)

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Altus-denning Elementary School (Closed 2008)

P.o. Box 339
Altus, AR 72821

Altus–denning Elementary School in Altus, AR, serves 135 students from kindergarten through 6th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, which has remained stable over the last five years.

Approximately 71% of students are eligible for free lunch and 7% for reduced–price lunch, reflecting a consistent socioeconomic profile since 2015 in this rural Ozark School District school.

Math proficiency was 20% in 2023, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the district average of 46%, continuing a decline from 43% in 2017.

Reading proficiency for 2022 stood at 45%, higher than the state average of 40% but slightly below the district average of 44%, showing minor fluctuations over recent years.

Science proficiency was 40% in 2022, exceeding the state average of 36% and the district average of 40%, indicating relative stability in science performance.

School Overview

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Altus-denning Elementary School
Kind	13
1	20
2	24
3	23
4	20
5	18
6	17

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Total Students

135 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Altus-denning Elementary School
2023	135
2022	135
2021	135
2020	135
2019	135
2018	135
2017	135
2016	135
2015	135
2007	100
2006	135

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Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Altus-denning Elementary School
2023	14
2022	14
2021	14
2020	14
2019	14
2018	14
2017	14
2016	14
2015	14
2007	14
2006	12

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School Rankings

This School

State Level (AR)

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

13:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Altus-denning Elementary School	Arkansas	Ozark School District
2023	10:1	13:1	13:1
2022	10:1	13:1	13:1
2021	10:1	13:1	14:1
2020	10:1	14:1	13:1
2019	10:1	14:1	13:1
2018	10:1	14:1	14:1
2017	10:1	13:1	14:1
2016	10:1	14:1	14:1
2015	10:1	14:1	14:1
2007	7:1	13:1	11:1
2006	11:1	14:1	14:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Altus-denning Elementary School	Arkansas	Ozark School District
2023	1%	1%	2%
2007	1%	1%	1%
2006	1%	1%	2%
2005	2%	1%	1%

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Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

15%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2007)
Year	Altus-denning Elementary School	Arkansas	Ozark School District
2007	3%	8%	2%
2005	1%	6%	2%

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Black

n/a

19%

White

99%

58%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Altus-denning Elementary School	Arkansas	Ozark School District
2023	99%	59%	90%
2022	99%	59%	90%
2021	99%	60%	92%
2020	99%	61%	94%
2019	99%	61%	94%
2018	100%	60%	94%
2017	100%	60%	94%
2016	100%	61%	95%
2015	100%	61%	94%
2007	94%	67%	94%
2006	99%	69%	95%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.02

0.61

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Altus-denning Elementary School	Arkansas	Ozark School District
2023	0.02	0.60	0.19
2022	0.02	0.60	0.19
2021	0.02	0.58	0.15
2020	0.02	0.58	0.12
2019	0.02	0.58	0.12
2007	0.12	0.49	0.11
2006	0.02	0.48	0.09
2005	0.07	0.47	0.09

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Eligible for

71%

56%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Altus-denning Elementary School	Arkansas	Ozark School District
2023	71%	54%	45%
2022	71%	58%	49%
2021	71%	58%	47%
2020	71%	56%	46%
2019	71%	56%	46%
2018	71%	26%	19%
2017	71%	26%	19%
2016	71%	56%	51%
2015	71%	53%	52%
2007	76%	49%	43%
2006	71%	45%	39%

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Eligible for

10%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Altus-denning Elementary School	Arkansas	Ozark School District
2023	7%	10%	11%
2022	7%	7%	7%
2021	7%	7%	7%
2020	7%	8%	8%
2019	7%	8%	8%
2018	7%	9%	8%
2017	7%	9%	8%
2016	7%	8%	7%
2015	7%	9%	8%
2007	11%	9%	9%
2006	7%	9%	10%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Ozark School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Altus-denning Elementary School?

135 students attend Altus-denning Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

99% of Altus-denning Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Altus-denning Elementary School?

Altus-denning Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Altus-denning Elementary School offer ?

Altus-denning Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Altus-denning Elementary School part of?

Altus-denning Elementary School is part of Ozark School District.

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