Needs Improvement
#992 of 1,036 schools in AR
Lafayette County Elementary
Elementary School · Lafayette County School District · Lewisville, AR
An elementary school in Lewisville, AR where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 950, Lewisville, AR 71845
- Math 4% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 11% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lafayette County Elementary score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 8% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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
108.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lafayette County 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated807/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lewisville), 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
$24,916
Median home value
$73,400
Median rent
$744/mo
College educated
6.4%
Homeownership
76.8%
Poverty rate
28.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71845; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Arkansas Christian School, IncPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lafayette County School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,107NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lafayette County Elementary is listed in LAFAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lafayette County Elementary
Lafayette County Elementary is a public elementary school in Lewisville, AR, part of Lafayette County School District, serving approximately 244 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #992 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lafayette County Elementary
What grades does Lafayette County Elementary serve?
Lafayette County Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Lafayette County Elementary?
Lafayette County Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lafayette County Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lafayette County Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lafayette County Elementary rank in AR?
Lafayette County Elementary ranks #992 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Lafayette County Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lafayette County Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Lafayette County Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lafayette County Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lafayette County Elementary a charter school?
No, Lafayette County Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lafayette County Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lafayette County Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lafayette County Elementary?
108.2% of students at Lafayette County 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lafayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (870) 921-4275
- Area population (ZIP 71845)
- 1,722
- Area median age
- 50.9
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 · 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 71845; 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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