Very Good
#320 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 31% in state
Bismarck Elementary School
Elementary School · Bismarck School District · Bismarck, AR
An elementary school in Bismarck, AR where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11636 HWY 84, Bismarck, AR 71929
- Math 40% vs AR 42% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs AR 38% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bismarck Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 42% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bismarck 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,485
Median home value
$196,100
Median rent
$857/mo
College educated
11.7%
Homeownership
86.6%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71929; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Bismarck School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,540NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bismarck Elementary School is listed in BISMARCK SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bismarck Elementary School
Bismarck Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bismarck, AR, part of Bismarck School District, serving approximately 374 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #320 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bismarck Elementary School
What grades does Bismarck Elementary School serve?
Bismarck Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Bismarck Elementary School?
Bismarck Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bismarck Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bismarck Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bismarck Elementary School rank in AR?
Bismarck Elementary School ranks #320 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Bismarck Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bismarck 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 Bismarck Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bismarck Elementary School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bismarck Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bismarck Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bismarck Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bismarck Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bismarck Elementary School?
65.2% of students at Bismarck 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hot Spring County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (501) 865-4888
- Area population (ZIP 71929)
- 4,673
- Area average commute
- 37.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
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 71929; 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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