Lake View Elementary School in Helena, AR serves 34 students from Kindergarten to 6th grade with a student–teacher ratio currently at 0:1 due to no reported teachers in recent years.
Math proficiency is 66%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Barton School District average of 23%, showing relative academic strength in this subject.
Reading proficiency stands at 66%, also higher than the state average of 40% and district average of 25%, indicating consistent performance above local benchmarks.
Science proficiency is 56%, surpassing the state average of 36% and district average of 23%, with stable proficiency levels reported in 2021 and 2022.
Enrollment and demographics have remained stable at 34 students with 85% eligible for free lunch, reflecting a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students in this rural Arkansas elementary school.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
6 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
100%
19%
White
n/a
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lake View Elementary School?
34 students attend Lake View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Lake View Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Lake View Elementary School offer ?
Lake View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Lake View Elementary School part of?
Lake View Elementary School is part of Barton School District.
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