Average
#485 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 47% in state
Flippin Elementary School
Elementary School · Flippin School District · Flippin, AR
An elementary school in Flippin, AR where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
209 ALFORD ST, Flippin, AR 72634
- Math 40% vs AR 42% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs AR 38% (2025)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Flippin Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (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
121.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Flippin 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,637/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flippin), 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
$48,648
Median home value
$149,900
Median rent
$752/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72634; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Gist Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 4.4 mi | 353 | 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.
Flippin School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,884NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Flippin Elementary School is listed in FLIPPIN SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Flippin Elementary School
Flippin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Flippin, AR, part of Flippin School District, serving approximately 299 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #485 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Flippin Elementary School
What grades does Flippin Elementary School serve?
Flippin Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Flippin Elementary School?
Flippin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flippin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flippin Elementary School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Flippin Elementary School rank in AR?
Flippin Elementary School ranks #485 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Flippin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Flippin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Flippin Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Flippin Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Flippin Elementary School a charter school?
No, Flippin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Flippin Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Flippin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Flippin Elementary School?
121.7% of students at Flippin 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
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (870) 453-8860
- Area population (ZIP 72634)
- 4,755
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 51.6
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 72634; 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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