Very Good
#232 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 22% in state
Cossatot River Elementary School
Elementary School · Cossatot River School District · Wickes, AR
An elementary school in Wickes, AR where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
130 SCHOOL DR, Wickes, AR 71973
- Math 49% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cossatot River Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cossatot River 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average444/100K
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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
$34,330
Median home value
$86,300
Median rent
$596/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
35.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71973; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umpire K-12 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–12 | Not available | 92 | 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.
Cossatot River School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,377NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cossatot River Elementary School is listed in COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cossatot River Elementary School
Cossatot River Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wickes, AR, part of Cossatot River School District, serving approximately 221 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #232 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cossatot River Elementary School
What grades does Cossatot River Elementary School serve?
Cossatot River Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Cossatot River Elementary School?
Cossatot River Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cossatot River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cossatot River Elementary School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cossatot River Elementary School rank in AR?
Cossatot River Elementary School ranks #232 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Cossatot River Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cossatot River Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Cossatot River Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cossatot River Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Cossatot River Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cossatot River Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cossatot River Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cossatot River Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cossatot River Elementary School?
98.6% of students at Cossatot River 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 221
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (870) 385-2346
- Area population (ZIP 71973)
- 1,259
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 30.4
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 71973; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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