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#253 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 24% in state

London Elementary School

Elementary School · Russellville School District · London, AR

A Russellville School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

154 SCHOOL ST, London, AR 72847

  • Math 55% vs AR 42% (2025)
  • Reading 41% vs AR 38% (2025)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.5% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.7% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg+14.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.7 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+17.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$13,246
Chronic Absenteeism19.9%

Students at London Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency55%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
42%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
38%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
55%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where London 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average412/100K

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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

$58,363

Median home value

$128,800

Median rent

$833/mo

College educated

16.6%

Homeownership

88.7%

Poverty rate

18.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72847; 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in RUSSELLVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Center Valley Elem. SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7K–4Not available396Compare →
Crawford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8K–4Not available366Compare →
Dwight Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6K–4Not available212Compare →
Sequoyah Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5K–4Not available538Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Russellville School District

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#4 of 10
District spending per student
$13,246NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About London Elementary School

London Elementary School is a public elementary school in London, AR, part of Russellville School District, serving approximately 181 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #253 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about London Elementary School

What grades does London Elementary School serve?

London Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend London Elementary School?

London Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at London Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does London Elementary School rank in AR?

London Elementary School ranks #253 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is London Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

London Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 London Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, London Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is London Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is London Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

79.0% of students at London 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 – 4th
Enrollment
181
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Pope County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.9%
Area population (ZIP 72847)
3,256
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
38.1
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 72847; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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