Very Good
#360 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 35% in state
Greene Cty Tech Elementary School
Elementary School · Greene County Tech School District · Paragould, AR
A Greene County Tech School District elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5203 W KINGSHIGHWAY, Paragould, AR 72450
- Math 51% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs AR 36% (2025)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Greene Cty Tech Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 31 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Greene Cty Tech 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 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,816/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paragould), 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
$56,390
Median home value
$169,100
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
16.6%
Homeownership
63.2%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72450; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowley's Ridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 2–4 | 3.1 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Baldwin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 2–4 | 3.5 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| St Mary's Catholic School & PreschoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–6 | 3.6 mi | 39 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Greene County Tech School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $11,247NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Greene Cty Tech Elementary School is listed in GREENE COUNTY TECH SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Greene Cty Tech Elementary School
Greene Cty Tech Elementary School is a public elementary school in Paragould, AR, part of Greene County Tech School District, serving approximately 528 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #360 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greene Cty Tech Elementary School
What grades does Greene Cty Tech Elementary School serve?
Greene Cty Tech Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend Greene Cty Tech Elementary School?
Greene Cty Tech Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greene Cty Tech Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greene Cty Tech 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 Greene Cty Tech Elementary School rank in AR?
Greene Cty Tech Elementary School ranks #360 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Greene Cty Tech Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Greene Cty Tech Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Greene Cty Tech Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greene Cty Tech Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Greene Cty Tech Elementary School a charter school?
No, Greene Cty Tech Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Greene Cty Tech Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Greene Cty Tech Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greene Cty Tech Elementary School?
53.4% of students at Greene Cty Tech 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
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 528
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Greene County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (870) 215-4430
- Area population (ZIP 72450)
- 40,464
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 72450; 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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