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#611 of 1,036 schools in AR
Edward D. Trice Elementary School
Elementary School · Texarkana School District · Texarkana, AR
A Texarkana School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4505 PINSON ST, Texarkana, AR 71854
- Math 26% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edward D. Trice Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 Edward D. Trice 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,401/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Texarkana), 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
$48,211
Median home value
$157,400
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Heights Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| Vera Kilpatrick Elem. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 169 | 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.
Texarkana School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,529NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edward D. Trice Elementary School is listed in TEXARKANA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edward D. Trice Elementary School
Edward D. Trice Elementary School is a public elementary school in Texarkana, AR, part of Texarkana School District, serving approximately 512 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #611 of 1,036 schools in AR.
State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edward D. Trice Elementary School
What grades does Edward D. Trice Elementary School serve?
Edward D. Trice Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Edward D. Trice Elementary School?
Edward D. Trice Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward D. Trice Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward D. Trice Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edward D. Trice Elementary School rank in AR?
Edward D. Trice Elementary School ranks #611 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Edward D. Trice Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Edward D. Trice Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Edward D. Trice Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edward D. Trice Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Edward D. Trice Elementary School a charter school?
No, Edward D. Trice Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edward D. Trice Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Edward D. Trice Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edward D. Trice Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Edward D. Trice 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 512
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Miller County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (870) 772-8431
- Area population (ZIP 71854)
- 35,487
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 71854; 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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