Excellent
#107 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 10% in state
Lepanto Elementary School
Elementary School · East Poinsett Co. School Dist. · Lepanto, AR
An East Poinsett Co. School Dist. elementary school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
502 MCCLELLAN ST, Lepanto, AR 72354
- Math 65% proficient (2019)
- Reading 55% proficient (2019)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lepanto Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2009–2019), then recovered 5 points since 2016, reaching 60% in 2019.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lepanto 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,467/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lepanto), 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
$44,390
Median home value
$81,800
Median rent
$599/mo
College educated
10.4%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72354; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in EAST POINSETT CO. SCHOOL DIST.
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
East Poinsett Co. School Dist.
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,823NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lepanto Elementary School is listed in EAST POINSETT CO. SCHOOL DIST.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lepanto Elementary School
Lepanto Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lepanto, AR, part of East Poinsett Co. School Dist., serving approximately 126 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #107 of 1,036 schools in AR.
State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lepanto Elementary School
What grades does Lepanto Elementary School serve?
Lepanto Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Lepanto Elementary School?
Lepanto Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lepanto Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lepanto Elementary School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lepanto Elementary School rank in AR?
Lepanto Elementary School ranks #107 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Lepanto Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lepanto Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Lepanto Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lepanto Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Lepanto Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lepanto Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lepanto Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lepanto Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lepanto Elementary School?
97.6% of students at Lepanto 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 126
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Poinsett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (870) 475-2632
- Area population (ZIP 72354)
- 2,431
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 72354; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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