Below Average
#848 of 1,036 schools in AR
Crawford Elementary School
Elementary School · Russellville School District · Russellville, AR
A Russellville School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1116 N PARKER RD, Russellville, AR 72801
- Math 32% vs AR 42% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs AR 38% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crawford Elementary School score 30% 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 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Crawford 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,738/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Russellville), 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
$42,363
Median home value
$153,900
Median rent
$837/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
47.8%
Poverty rate
23%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72801; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–4 | 1.5 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Oakland Heights Elem. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–4 | 1.7 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| St John Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Sequoyah Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–4 | 2.2 mi | 538 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Russellville School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,246NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crawford Elementary School is listed in RUSSELLVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crawford Elementary School
Crawford Elementary School is a public elementary school in Russellville, AR, part of Russellville School District, serving approximately 366 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #848 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crawford Elementary School
What grades does Crawford Elementary School serve?
Crawford Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Crawford Elementary School?
Crawford Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crawford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crawford Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crawford Elementary School rank in AR?
Crawford Elementary School ranks #848 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Crawford Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crawford Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Crawford Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crawford Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Crawford Elementary School a charter school?
No, Crawford Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crawford Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Crawford Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crawford Elementary School?
99.2% of students at Crawford 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 366
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Pope County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (479) 968-4677
- Area population (ZIP 72801)
- 18,823
- Area average commute
- 14.9 min
- Area median age
- 27.9
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 72801; 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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