Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rison Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Rison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
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Rison Elementary School's student population of 377 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Rison 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 Rison Elementary School is 0.43, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#218 out of 997 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
20%
19%
White
73%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Rison Elementary School is ranked #218 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Rison Elementary School?
377 students attend Rison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Rison Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rison Elementary School?
Rison Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rison Elementary School offer ?
Rison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Rison Elementary School part of?
Rison Elementary School is part of Cleveland County School District.
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