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#396 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 38% in state
Gravette Upper Elementary
Elementary School · Gravette School District · Gravette, AR
An elementary school in Gravette, AR where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 8TH AVE SE, Gravette, AR 72736
- Math 48% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gravette Upper Elementary score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 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 60% (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 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Gravette Upper Elementary 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,652/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gravette), 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
$73,565
Median home value
$277,500
Median rent
$1,012/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72736; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravette Holiness Bible SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Decatur Northside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–4 | 4.6 mi | 277 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gravette School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,608NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gravette Upper Elementary is listed in GRAVETTE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gravette Upper Elementary
Gravette Upper Elementary is a public elementary school in Gravette, AR, part of Gravette School District, serving approximately 451 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #396 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gravette Upper Elementary
What grades does Gravette Upper Elementary serve?
Gravette Upper Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Gravette Upper Elementary?
Gravette Upper Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 451 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gravette Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gravette Upper Elementary is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gravette Upper Elementary rank in AR?
Gravette Upper Elementary ranks #396 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Gravette Upper Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gravette Upper Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Gravette Upper Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gravette Upper Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gravette Upper Elementary a charter school?
No, Gravette Upper Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gravette Upper Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gravette Upper Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gravette Upper Elementary?
47.9% of students at Gravette Upper Elementary 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 451
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Benton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.0%
- Phone
- (479) 787-4140
- Area population (ZIP 72736)
- 7,519
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 72736; 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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