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Gardner-strong Elementary School (Closed 2023)

735 S Concord
Strong, AR 71765
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 178 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gardner-strong Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(17-18)
15-19%
47%
(17-18)
10-14%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
74%
19%
White
22%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AR state average).
How many students attend Gardner-strong Elementary School?
178 students attend Gardner-strong Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Gardner-strong Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gardner-strong Elementary School?
Gardner-strong Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gardner-strong Elementary School offer ?
Gardner-strong Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Gardner-strong Elementary School part of?
Gardner-strong Elementary School is part of Strong-Huttig School District.

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