Amanda Gist Elementary School

Amanda Gist Elementary School serves 353 students in kindergarten through sixth grade in the rural community of Cotter, Arkansas. With 30 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.1 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking 181st out of 1,044 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 83rd percentile among Arkansas schools.

Students show particular strength in mathematics, with 50% achieving proficient or above levels, while 41% reach proficiency in English Language Arts and reading. Amanda Gist Elementary operates as a regular public school in Baxter County, drawing from a close-knit rural community where the median household income is $43,162. The surrounding area reflects a working-class neighborhood with a median home value of $168,000 and an 11.3% poverty rate.

About 15% of local residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The school serves families in the small ZIP code area of 72626, which has a population of just 1,399 residents. Amanda Gist Elementary provides education in a rural setting near the town of Cotter, offering students a small-town educational experience with personalized learning opportunities.

Located in a rural area, Amanda Gist Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.