Excellent
#126 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 12% in state
Mcgehee Elementary School
Elementary School · Mcgehee School District · Mcgehee, AR
An elementary school in Mcgehee, AR where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
409 OAK ST, Mcgehee, AR 71654
- Math 47% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcgehee Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
117.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mcgehee 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average353/100K
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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
$40,839
Median home value
$95,500
Median rent
$704/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
54.2%
Poverty rate
32.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71654; 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.
Mcgehee School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,341NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcgehee Elementary School is listed in MCGEHEE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcgehee Elementary School
Mcgehee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mcgehee, AR, part of Mcgehee School District, serving approximately 455 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #126 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcgehee Elementary School
What grades does Mcgehee Elementary School serve?
Mcgehee Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mcgehee Elementary School?
Mcgehee Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 455 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcgehee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcgehee Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcgehee Elementary School rank in AR?
Mcgehee Elementary School ranks #126 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Mcgehee Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcgehee 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 Mcgehee Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcgehee Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mcgehee Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mcgehee Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcgehee Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mcgehee Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcgehee Elementary School?
117.4% of students at Mcgehee 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 455
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Desha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (870) 222-5400
- Area population (ZIP 71654)
- 4,290
- Area average commute
- 16.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 71654; 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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