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College Station Elem. School
Elementary School · Pulaski County Special School District · College Station, AR
A Pulaski County Special School District elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 670, College Station, AR 72053
- Math 10% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at College Station Elem. School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where College Station Elem. 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
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average408/100K
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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)
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72053; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carver Steam Magnet Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 3.2 mi | 701 | Compare → |
| Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| Pike View Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK | 3.5 mi | 250 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Pulaski County Special School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #26 of 26
- District spending per student
- $13,934NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
College Station Elem. School is listed in PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About College Station Elem. School
College Station Elem. School is a public elementary school in College Station, AR, part of Pulaski County Special School District, serving approximately 136 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,028 of 1,036 schools in AR.
State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about College Station Elem. School
What grades does College Station Elem. School serve?
College Station Elem. School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend College Station Elem. School?
College Station Elem. School has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Station Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at College Station Elem. School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does College Station Elem. School rank in AR?
College Station Elem. School ranks #1,028 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is College Station Elem. School's MySchoolScout rating?
College Station Elem. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 College Station Elem. School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, College Station Elem. School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is College Station Elem. School a charter school?
No, College Station Elem. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is College Station Elem. School a Title I school?
No, College Station Elem. School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for College Station Elem. School?
100.0% of students at College Station Elem. 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
- 136
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.6%
- Phone
- (501) 490-5750
- Area population (ZIP 72053)
- 0
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 72053; 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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