Below Average
#869 of 1,036 schools in AR
Imboden Area Charter School
Elementary School · Imboden Charter School District · Imboden, AR
A charter elementary school in Imboden, AR where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
605 W THIRD ST, Imboden, AR 72434
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Imboden Area Charter School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 30% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Imboden Area Charter 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average609/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,536
Median home value
$100,700
Median rent
$514/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
84.6%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72434; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sloan-hendrix Elem. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 385 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Imboden Charter School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,032NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Imboden Area Charter School is listed in IMBODEN CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Imboden Area Charter School
Imboden Area Charter School is a public elementary school in Imboden, AR, part of Imboden Charter School District, serving approximately 68 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #869 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Imboden Area Charter School
What grades does Imboden Area Charter School serve?
Imboden Area Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Imboden Area Charter School?
Imboden Area Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imboden Area Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Imboden Area Charter School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Imboden Area Charter School rank in AR?
Imboden Area Charter School ranks #869 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Imboden Area Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Imboden Area Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Imboden Area Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Imboden Area Charter School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Imboden Area Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Imboden Area Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Imboden Area Charter School a Title I school?
No, Imboden Area Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Imboden Area Charter School?
57.4% of students at Imboden Area Charter 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 68
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.9%
- Phone
- (870) 869-3015
- Area population (ZIP 72434)
- 2,206
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 72434; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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