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Alma Spikes Elementary School

1707 Highland
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 645 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Alma Spikes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 645 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50% in AR
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Alma Spikes Elementary School's student population of 645 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
645 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Alma Spikes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alma Spikes Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#700 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
40-44%
38%
10-14%
40%
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Alma Spikes Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Alma Spikes Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Alma Spikes Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alma Spikes Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alma Spikes Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
79%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alma Spikes Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
11%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Alma Spikes Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Alma Spikes Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alma Spikes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alma Spikes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alma Spikes Elementary School's ranking?
Alma Spikes Elementary School is ranked #700 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Alma Spikes Elementary School?
645 students attend Alma Spikes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Alma Spikes Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alma Spikes Elementary School?
Alma Spikes Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alma Spikes Elementary School offer ?
Alma Spikes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Alma Spikes Elementary School part of?
Alma Spikes Elementary School is part of Pocahontas School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 645 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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