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#1035 of 1,036 schools in AR
Faulk Elementary School
Elementary School · West Memphis School District · West Memphis, AR
A West Memphis School District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
908 VANDERBILT, West Memphis, AR 72301
- Math 10% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 11% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Faulk Elementary School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (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 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Faulk Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,597/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Memphis), 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
$41,932
Median home value
$119,100
Median rent
$848/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
45.4%
Poverty rate
26.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| St Michael SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Bragg Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | K–6 | 1.6 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–6 | 1.8 mi | 717 | 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.
West Memphis School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,096NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 38.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Faulk Elementary School is listed in WEST MEMPHIS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Faulk Elementary School
Faulk Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Memphis, AR, part of West Memphis School District, serving approximately 546 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,035 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Faulk Elementary School
What grades does Faulk Elementary School serve?
Faulk Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Faulk Elementary School?
Faulk Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 546 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Faulk Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Faulk Elementary School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Faulk Elementary School rank in AR?
Faulk Elementary School ranks #1,035 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Faulk Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Faulk Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 1.9 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 Faulk Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Faulk Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Faulk Elementary School a charter school?
No, Faulk Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Faulk Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Faulk Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Faulk Elementary School?
99.6% of students at Faulk 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 546
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Crittenden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (870) 735-5252
- Area population (ZIP 72301)
- 24,182
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 72301; 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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