Ouachita School District
School District · Donaldson, Arkansas
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,707
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,707
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Evaluating Ouachita School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ouachita School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Ouachita Elementary School
Donaldson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ouachita High School
Donaldson · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#55 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,707
$2,699 vs Arkansas median
District size
545 students
Smaller than Arkansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Ouachita School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ouachita Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Ouachita High School | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ouachita School District
Ouachita School District is a Donaldson, Arkansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 545 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. The district invests $9,707 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Ouachita School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ouachita Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Ouachita School District students show an average math proficiency of 53.3% and ELA proficiency of 56.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ouachita School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ouachita School District with test data.
Schools in Ouachita School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Donaldson
- Total Enrollment
- 545
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ouachita School District?
Ouachita School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ouachita School District?
The average composite rating for Ouachita School District is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ouachita School District?
Ouachita School District spends $9,707 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ouachita School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ouachita School District is 11.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ouachita School District?
Ouachita Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Ouachita School District with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Ouachita School District?
Across schools in Ouachita School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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