Top Rankings
Elkins School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,441 students in Elkins School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Elkins School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
1,441 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elkins School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 259 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)52%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.61
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
84%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,455 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,871 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,455
$13,132
Spending / Student
$8,871
$13,043
Best Elkins School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elkins Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
349 N Center
Elkins, AR 72727
(479) 643-2552
Elkins, AR 72727
(479) 643-2552
Grades: 6-8
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
Elkins Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
349 N Center
Elkins, AR 72727
(479) 643-3382
Elkins, AR 72727
(479) 643-3382
Grades: 3-5
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Elkins High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
349 N Center
Elkins, AR 72727
(479) 643-3381
Elkins, AR 72727
(479) 643-3381
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Rank: n/an/a
476 N Center
Elkins, AR 72727
(479) 643-3382
Elkins, AR 72727
(479) 643-3382
Grades: PK-2
| 340 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elkins School District?
Elkins School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,441 students.
What is the rank of Elkins School District?
Elkins School District is ranked #38 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elkins School District?
84% of Elkins School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elkins School District?
Elkins School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Elkins School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,871 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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