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#902 of 1,036 schools in AR

Clarendon Elementary School

Elementary School · Clarendon School District · Clarendon, AR

An elementary school in Clarendon, AR where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 248, Clarendon, AR 72029

  • Math 16% vs AR 40% (2025)
  • Reading 10% vs AR 37% (2025)
  • 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.6% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency9.6% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-24.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.4 pts
Overall Proficiency13% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$15,400
Chronic Absenteeism7%

Students at Clarendon Elementary School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency16%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
40%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency10%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
37%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 13% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
3%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
3%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2025
Math
16%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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

112.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Clarendon 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,219/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clarendon), 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

$36,316

Median home value

$72,800

Median rent

$493/mo

College educated

14.9%

Homeownership

64.8%

Poverty rate

19.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72029; 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

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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.

Clarendon School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$15,400NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Clarendon Elementary School is listed in CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clarendon Elementary School

Clarendon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Clarendon, AR, part of Clarendon School District, serving approximately 214 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #902 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clarendon Elementary School

What grades does Clarendon Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Clarendon Elementary School?

Clarendon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 214 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Clarendon Elementary School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clarendon Elementary School rank in AR?

Clarendon Elementary School ranks #902 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Clarendon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clarendon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Clarendon Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clarendon Elementary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Clarendon Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Clarendon Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

112.1% of students at Clarendon 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
214
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Monroe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.0%
Area population (ZIP 72029)
1,650
Area median age
47.3
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 72029; 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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