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#789 of 1,036 schools in AR

Morrilton Elementary School

Elementary School · South Conway County School District · Morrilton, AR

A South Conway County School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1203 N SAINT JOSEPH ST, Morrilton, AR 72110

  • Math 44% vs AR 40% (2025)
  • Reading 27% vs AR 36% (2025)
  • 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg+4.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+11.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$12,020
Chronic Absenteeism12.4%

Students at Morrilton Elementary School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency44%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
40%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency27%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
36%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 36% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
44%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

99.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Morrilton 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,346/100K

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

$47,439

Median home value

$146,400

Median rent

$704/mo

College educated

16.6%

Homeownership

61.3%

Poverty rate

22.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition4.4PK–120.6 mi232Compare →
Riverview Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–104.0 mi6Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

South Conway County School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$12,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Morrilton Elementary School is listed in SOUTH CONWAY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Morrilton Elementary School

Morrilton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Morrilton, AR, part of South Conway County School District, serving approximately 346 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #789 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Morrilton Elementary School

What grades does Morrilton Elementary School serve?

Morrilton Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.

How many students attend Morrilton Elementary School?

Morrilton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 346 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Morrilton Elementary School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Morrilton Elementary School rank in AR?

Morrilton Elementary School ranks #789 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Morrilton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Morrilton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Morrilton Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Morrilton Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Morrilton Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Morrilton Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

99.7% of students at Morrilton 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
2nd – 3rd
Enrollment
346
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Conway County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.4%
Area population (ZIP 72110)
11,016
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
40.8
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 72110; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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