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#501 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 48% in state

Lonoke Elementary School

Elementary School · Lonoke School District · Lonoke, AR

An elementary school in Lonoke, AR serving grades 3rd – 5th.

900 W PALM ST, Lonoke, AR 72086

  • Math 42% vs AR 40% (2025)
  • Reading 35% vs AR 37% (2025)
  • 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.6% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg+2.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.4 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.4:1
District spending per student$11,547
Chronic Absenteeism0%

Students at Lonoke Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency42%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
40%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
37%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
74%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
33%
2025
Math
42%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lonoke 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,059/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lonoke), 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

$59,450

Median home value

$151,700

Median rent

$945/mo

College educated

12.4%

Homeownership

78%

Poverty rate

12.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72086; 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

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Lonoke School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$11,547NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Lonoke Elementary School

Lonoke Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lonoke, AR, part of Lonoke School District, serving approximately 349 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #501 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lonoke Elementary School

What grades does Lonoke Elementary School serve?

Lonoke Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Lonoke Elementary School?

Lonoke Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lonoke Elementary School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lonoke Elementary School rank in AR?

Lonoke Elementary School ranks #501 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Lonoke Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lonoke Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Lonoke Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lonoke Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lonoke Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Lonoke Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

63.9% of students at Lonoke 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
349
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lonoke County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
0.0%
Area population (ZIP 72086)
12,250
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
37.9
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 72086; 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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