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#418 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 40% in state
Calico Rock Elementary School
Elementary School · Calico Rock School District · Calico Rock, AR
An elementary school in Calico Rock, AR where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 220, Calico Rock, AR 72519
- Math 33% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Calico Rock Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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
98.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Calico Rock 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated736/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,867
Median home value
$146,400
Median rent
$350/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72519; 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.
Calico Rock School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,130NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Calico Rock Elementary School is listed in CALICO ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Calico Rock Elementary School
Calico Rock Elementary School is a public elementary school in Calico Rock, AR, part of Calico Rock School District, serving approximately 185 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #418 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Calico Rock Elementary School
What grades does Calico Rock Elementary School serve?
Calico Rock Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Calico Rock Elementary School?
Calico Rock Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calico Rock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calico Rock Elementary School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Calico Rock Elementary School rank in AR?
Calico Rock Elementary School ranks #418 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Calico Rock Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Calico Rock Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Calico Rock Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Calico Rock Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Calico Rock Elementary School a charter school?
No, Calico Rock Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Calico Rock Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Calico Rock Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Calico Rock Elementary School?
98.4% of students at Calico Rock 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
- 185
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Izard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (870) 297-8533
- Area population (ZIP 72519)
- 2,897
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 47.8
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 72519; 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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