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#397 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 38% in state

Hackett Elementary School

Elementary School · Hackett School District · Hackett, AR

An elementary school in Hackett, AR where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

102 N OAK ST, Hackett, AR 72937

  • Math 32% vs AR 40% (2025)
  • Reading 26% vs AR 37% (2025)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.5% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-8.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+9.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$11,129
Chronic Absenteeism20.5%

Students at Hackett Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency32%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
40%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency26%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
37%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
16%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
16%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
28%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (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 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

113.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hackett 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average691/100K

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

$58,400

Median home value

$142,300

Median rent

$789/mo

College educated

11.3%

Homeownership

77.3%

Poverty rate

12.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72937; 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

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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.

Hackett School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$11,129NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hackett Elementary School is listed in HACKETT SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hackett Elementary School

Hackett Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hackett, AR, part of Hackett School District, serving approximately 453 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #397 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hackett Elementary School

What grades does Hackett Elementary School serve?

Hackett Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Hackett Elementary School?

Hackett Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hackett Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hackett Elementary School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hackett Elementary School rank in AR?

Hackett Elementary School ranks #397 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Hackett Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hackett Elementary School 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 Hackett Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hackett Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hackett Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Hackett Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

113.2% of students at Hackett 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
453
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Sebastian County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.5%
Area population (ZIP 72937)
3,546
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
47.7
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 72937; 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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