Very Good
#366 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 35% in state
Cave City Elementary School
Elementary School · Cave City School District · Cave City, AR
An elementary school in Cave City, AR where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
711 N MAIN ST, Cave City, AR 72521
- Math 36% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cave City Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cave City 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 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,091/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cave City), 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
$54,130
Median home value
$120,600
Median rent
$767/mo
College educated
13.3%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72521; 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.
Cave City School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,840NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cave City Elementary School is listed in CAVE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cave City Elementary School
Cave City Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cave City, AR, part of Cave City School District, serving approximately 528 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #366 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cave City Elementary School
What grades does Cave City Elementary School serve?
Cave City Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Cave City Elementary School?
Cave City Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cave City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cave City Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cave City Elementary School rank in AR?
Cave City Elementary School ranks #366 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Cave City Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cave City Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Cave City Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cave City Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cave City Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cave City Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cave City Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cave City Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cave City Elementary School?
80.9% of students at Cave City 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 528
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sharp County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.0%
- Phone
- (870) 283-5393
- Area population (ZIP 72521)
- 5,176
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 72521; 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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