Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ballman Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 45-49% (which is higher 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 284 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Ballman Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballman Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Ballman Elementary School is ranked #295 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Ballman Elementary School?
284 students attend Ballman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ballman Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballman Elementary School?
Ballman Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ballman Elementary School offer ?
Ballman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ballman Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 284 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 52%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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