Below Average
#862 of 1,036 schools in AR
Mansfield Elementary School
Elementary School · Mansfield School District · Mansfield, AR
An elementary school in Mansfield, AR where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 N WALNUT, Mansfield, AR 72944
- Math 28% vs AR 42% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs AR 38% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mansfield Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 27% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mansfield 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated760/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mansfield), 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
$47,225
Median home value
$113,600
Median rent
$798/mo
College educated
12.4%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
24%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72944; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mansfield School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,195NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mansfield Elementary School is listed in MANSFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mansfield Elementary School
Mansfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mansfield, AR, part of Mansfield School District, serving approximately 272 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #862 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mansfield Elementary School
What grades does Mansfield Elementary School serve?
Mansfield Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Mansfield Elementary School?
Mansfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mansfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mansfield Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mansfield Elementary School rank in AR?
Mansfield Elementary School ranks #862 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Mansfield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mansfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Mansfield Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mansfield Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mansfield Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mansfield Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mansfield Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mansfield Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mansfield Elementary School?
71.3% of students at Mansfield 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
- 272
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (479) 928-4866
- Area population (ZIP 72944)
- 2,669
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 72944; 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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