Very Good
#345 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 33% in state
Clinton Elementary School
Elementary School · Clinton School District · Clinton, AR
An elementary school in Clinton, AR where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1160 WALKER ST, Clinton, AR 72031
- Math 46% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clinton Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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
95.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Clinton 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,362/100K
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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
$43,967
Median home value
$120,900
Median rent
$714/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72031; 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.
Clinton School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,478NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clinton Elementary School is listed in CLINTON SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clinton Elementary School
Clinton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Clinton, AR, part of Clinton School District, serving approximately 568 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #345 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clinton Elementary School
What grades does Clinton Elementary School serve?
Clinton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Clinton Elementary School?
Clinton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 568 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clinton Elementary School rank in AR?
Clinton Elementary School ranks #345 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Clinton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clinton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Clinton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clinton Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clinton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Clinton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clinton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Clinton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clinton Elementary School?
95.6% of students at Clinton 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 568
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Van Buren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (501) 745-6046
- Area population (ZIP 72031)
- 7,108
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 72031; 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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