Serving 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Portland 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 139 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Portland 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 Portland Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Portland Elementary School?
139 students attend Portland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Portland Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Portland Elementary School?
Portland Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Portland Elementary School offer ?
Portland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Portland Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 139 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
