Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Parson Hills Elem. 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 is 25% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Parson Hills Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Parson Hills Elem. School's student population of 491 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Parson Hills Elem. 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 Parson Hills Elem. School is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#829 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
55%
14%
Black
2%
19%
White
12%
59%
Hawaiian
30%
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Parson Hills Elem. School is ranked #829 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Parson Hills Elem. School often compared to?
Parson Hills Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jones Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Parson Hills Elem. School?
491 students attend Parson Hills Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Parson Hills Elem. School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Hawaiian, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parson Hills Elem. School?
Parson Hills Elem. School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parson Hills Elem. School offer ?
Parson Hills Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Parson Hills Elem. School part of?
Parson Hills Elem. School is part of Springdale School District.
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