Serving 249 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Poyen Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (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 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 249 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Poyen Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Poyen Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
Poyen Elementary School is ranked #161 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% 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 Poyen Elementary School?
249 students attend Poyen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Poyen Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poyen Elementary School?
Poyen Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Poyen Elementary School offer ?
Poyen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Poyen Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 249 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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