Very Good
#381 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 37% in state
Mcrae Elementary School
Elementary School · Searcy School District · Searcy, AR
A Searcy School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
609 W MCRAE ST, Searcy, AR 72143
- Math 60% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs AR 36% (2025)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mcrae Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 31 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mcrae 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Searcy), 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
$55,522
Median home value
$176,900
Median rent
$851/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Sidney Deener Elem. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–3 | 1.8 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Westside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–3 | 1.8 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Liberty Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–6 | 2.0 mi | 47 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Searcy School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,718NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcrae Elementary School is listed in SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcrae Elementary School
Mcrae Elementary School is a public elementary school in Searcy, AR, part of Searcy School District, serving approximately 450 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #381 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcrae Elementary School
What grades does Mcrae Elementary School serve?
Mcrae Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Mcrae Elementary School?
Mcrae Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcrae Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcrae Elementary School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcrae Elementary School rank in AR?
Mcrae Elementary School ranks #381 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Mcrae Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcrae Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Mcrae Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcrae Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mcrae Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mcrae Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcrae Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mcrae Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcrae Elementary School?
58.7% of students at Mcrae 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- White County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (501) 268-3936
- Area population (ZIP 72143)
- 35,523
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 · 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 72143; 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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