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#1032 of 1,036 schools in AR

Bragg Elementary School

Elementary School · West Memphis School District · West Memphis, AR

A West Memphis School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

309 W BARTON, West Memphis, AR 72301

  • Math 17% vs AR 40% (2025)
  • Reading 18% vs AR 37% (2025)
  • 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.2% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18.4% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-22.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.6 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$13,096
Chronic Absenteeism36.4%

Students at Bragg Elementary School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency17%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
40%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency18%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
37%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 68 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 18% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
14%
2025
Math
17%
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

99.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bragg 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. Open the Memphis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,597/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Memphis), 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

$41,932

Median home value

$119,100

Median rent

$848/mo

College educated

14.8%

Homeownership

45.4%

Poverty rate

26.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Michael SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–60.5 mi55Compare →
West Memphis Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–120.5 mi157Compare →
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1K–61.0 mi717Compare →
Richland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7K–61.0 mi507Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

West Memphis School District

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#7 of 9
District spending per student
$13,096NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
38.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bragg Elementary School is listed in WEST MEMPHIS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bragg Elementary School

Bragg Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Memphis, AR, part of West Memphis School District, serving approximately 514 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,032 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bragg Elementary School

What grades does Bragg Elementary School serve?

Bragg Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Bragg Elementary School?

Bragg Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 514 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bragg Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bragg Elementary School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bragg Elementary School rank in AR?

Bragg Elementary School ranks #1,032 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Bragg Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bragg Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Bragg Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bragg Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bragg Elementary School a charter school?

No, Bragg Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bragg Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Bragg Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bragg Elementary School?

99.8% of students at Bragg 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
514
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Crittenden County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.4%
Area population (ZIP 72301)
24,182
Area average commute
20.1 min
Area median age
34.7
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 72301; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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