Very Good
#214 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 21% in state
Gosnell Elementary School
Elementary School · Gosnell School District · Blytheville, AR
An elementary school in Blytheville, AR where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
600 HWY 181, Blytheville, AR 72315
- Math 51% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gosnell Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 46% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (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 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gosnell 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,828/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blytheville), 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
$54,297
Median home value
$117,700
Median rent
$802/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72315; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp: Blytheville College PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–6 | 3.1 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Blytheville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | 3–5 | 4.1 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Blytheville Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–2 | 4.8 mi | 341 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gosnell School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,295NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gosnell Elementary School is listed in GOSNELL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gosnell Elementary School
Gosnell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Blytheville, AR, part of Gosnell School District, serving approximately 582 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #214 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gosnell Elementary School
What grades does Gosnell Elementary School serve?
Gosnell Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Gosnell Elementary School?
Gosnell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 582 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gosnell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gosnell Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gosnell Elementary School rank in AR?
Gosnell Elementary School ranks #214 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Gosnell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gosnell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Gosnell Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gosnell Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gosnell Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gosnell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gosnell Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gosnell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gosnell Elementary School?
77.1% of students at Gosnell 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 582
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Mississippi County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (870) 532-4003
- Area population (ZIP 72315)
- 20,100
- Area average commute
- 16 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 72315; 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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