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#930 of 1,036 schools in AR

Glen Rose Elementary School

Elementary School · Glen Rose School District · Malvern, AR

An elementary school in Malvern, AR serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.

14334 HWY 67, Malvern, AR 72104

  • Math 32% vs AR 40% (2025)
  • Reading 39% vs AR 37% (2025)
  • 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.2% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-7.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.2 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$11,857
Chronic Absenteeism36.7%

Students at Glen Rose Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency32%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
40%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency39%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
37%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 36% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

60.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Glen Rose 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 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,057/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Malvern), 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

$51,492

Median home value

$117,300

Median rent

$768/mo

College educated

15%

Homeownership

72%

Poverty rate

19%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Glen Rose School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$11,857NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Glen Rose Elementary School is listed in GLEN ROSE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Glen Rose Elementary School

Glen Rose Elementary School is a public elementary school in Malvern, AR, part of Glen Rose School District, serving approximately 332 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #930 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Glen Rose Elementary School

What grades does Glen Rose Elementary School serve?

Glen Rose Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Glen Rose Elementary School?

Glen Rose Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Rose Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Glen Rose Elementary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glen Rose Elementary School rank in AR?

Glen Rose Elementary School ranks #930 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Glen Rose Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Glen Rose Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Glen Rose Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glen Rose Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Glen Rose Elementary School a charter school?

No, Glen Rose Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Glen Rose Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Glen Rose Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glen Rose Elementary School?

60.5% of students at Glen Rose 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
332
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Hot Spring County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.7%
Area population (ZIP 72104)
23,222
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
42
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 72104; 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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