Below Average
#892 of 1,036 schools in AR
Junction City Elem. School
Elementary School · Junction City School District · Junction City, AR
An elementary school in Junction City, AR where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 790, Junction City, AR 71749
- Math 26% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Junction City Elem. School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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
68.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Junction City Elem. 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated709/100K
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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
$63,750
Median home value
$120,500
Median rent
$759/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
84.6%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71749; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Claiborne CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 211 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Junction City School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,302NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Junction City Elem. School is listed in JUNCTION CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Junction City Elem. School
Junction City Elem. School is a public elementary school in Junction City, AR, part of Junction City School District, serving approximately 372 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #892 of 1,036 schools in AR.
State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Junction City Elem. School
What grades does Junction City Elem. School serve?
Junction City Elem. School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Junction City Elem. School?
Junction City Elem. School has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Junction City Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Junction City Elem. School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Junction City Elem. School rank in AR?
Junction City Elem. School ranks #892 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Junction City Elem. School's MySchoolScout rating?
Junction City Elem. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Junction City Elem. School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Junction City Elem. School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Junction City Elem. School a charter school?
No, Junction City Elem. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Junction City Elem. School a Title I school?
No, Junction City Elem. School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Junction City Elem. School?
68.3% of students at Junction City Elem. 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
- 372
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (870) 924-4578
- Area population (ZIP 71749)
- 2,994
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 71749; 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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