Very Good
#324 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 31% in state
Amanda Gist Elementary School
Elementary School · Cotter School District · Cotter, AR
A Cotter School District elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 70, Cotter, AR 72626
- Math 49% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Amanda Gist Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
110.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Amanda Gist Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average623/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cotter), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,618
Median home value
$170,800
Median rent
$657/mo
College educated
12.9%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72626; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flippin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–4 | 4.4 mi | 299 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cotter School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,023NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Amanda Gist Elementary School is listed in COTTER SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Amanda Gist Elementary School
Amanda Gist Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cotter, AR, part of Cotter School District, serving approximately 353 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #324 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Amanda Gist Elementary School
What grades does Amanda Gist Elementary School serve?
Amanda Gist Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Amanda Gist Elementary School?
Amanda Gist Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amanda Gist Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amanda Gist Elementary School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Amanda Gist Elementary School rank in AR?
Amanda Gist Elementary School ranks #324 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Amanda Gist Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Amanda Gist Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Amanda Gist Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Amanda Gist Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Amanda Gist Elementary School a charter school?
No, Amanda Gist Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Amanda Gist Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Amanda Gist Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Amanda Gist Elementary School?
110.8% of students at Amanda Gist Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Baxter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (870) 435-6655
- Area population (ZIP 72626)
- 1,360
- Area median age
- 63.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72626; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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