Very Good
#241 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 23% in state
Eureka Springs Elem. School
Elementary School · Eureka Springs School District · Eureka Springs, AR
An elementary school in Eureka Springs, AR where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
156 GREENWOOD HOLLOW RD, Eureka Springs, AR 72632
- Math 44% vs AR 42% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs AR 38% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eureka Springs Elem. School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
75.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eureka Springs 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,135/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eureka Springs), 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
$45,990
Median home value
$228,600
Median rent
$838/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72632; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 4.9 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Clear Spring SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | PK–11 | 2.0 mi | 68 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Eureka Springs School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eureka Springs Elem. School is listed in EUREKA SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eureka Springs Elem. School
Eureka Springs Elem. School is a public elementary school in Eureka Springs, AR, part of Eureka Springs School District, serving approximately 214 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #241 of 1,036 schools in AR.
State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eureka Springs Elem. School
What grades does Eureka Springs Elem. School serve?
Eureka Springs Elem. School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Eureka Springs Elem. School?
Eureka Springs Elem. School has an enrollment of approximately 214 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eureka Springs Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eureka Springs Elem. School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eureka Springs Elem. School rank in AR?
Eureka Springs Elem. School ranks #241 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Eureka Springs Elem. School's MySchoolScout rating?
Eureka Springs Elem. 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 Eureka Springs Elem. School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eureka Springs Elem. School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Eureka Springs Elem. School a charter school?
No, Eureka Springs Elem. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eureka Springs Elem. School a Title I school?
No, Eureka Springs Elem. School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eureka Springs Elem. School?
75.7% of students at Eureka Springs 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 214
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Carroll County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.5%
- Phone
- (479) 253-8704
- Area population (ZIP 72632)
- 4,550
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 52.5
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 72632; 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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