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#903 of 1,036 schools in AR

Clarksville Elementary School

Elementary School · Clarksville School District · Clarksville, AR

An elementary school in Clarksville, AR serving grades 2nd – 3rd.

1903 CLARK RD, Clarksville, AR 72830

  • Math 30% vs AR 40% (2025)
  • Reading 30% vs AR 36% (2025)
  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.4% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.9% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-9.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.1 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$12,127
Chronic Absenteeism16.5%

Students at Clarksville Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency30%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
40%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
36%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 56 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
30%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 31 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Clarksville 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,510/100K

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

$41,768

Median home value

$150,000

Median rent

$736/mo

College educated

19.3%

Homeownership

64%

Poverty rate

19.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72830; 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

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Clarksville School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$12,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Clarksville Elementary School

Clarksville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Clarksville, AR, part of Clarksville School District, serving approximately 352 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #903 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clarksville Elementary School

What grades does Clarksville Elementary School serve?

Clarksville Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.

How many students attend Clarksville Elementary School?

Clarksville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.

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

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

How does Clarksville Elementary School rank in AR?

Clarksville Elementary School ranks #903 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Clarksville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clarksville 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 Clarksville Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clarksville Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Clarksville Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Clarksville Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

73.6% of students at Clarksville 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
2nd – 3rd
Enrollment
352
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Johnson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.5%
Area population (ZIP 72830)
15,962
Area average commute
17.6 min
Area median age
37.7
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 72830; 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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