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#791 of 1,036 schools in AR
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Mountain Home Kindergarten
Elementary School · MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT
1310 POST OAK RD, Mountain Home, AR 72653
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on AR statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
284
Student-Teacher
15.8:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Kindergarten – Kindergarten
Enrollment
284
Student-Teacher
15.8:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Kindergarten – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Arkansas schools
#791 of 1,036
In Mountain Home
#5 of 5
public schools
In district
#5 of 5
MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Mountain Home Kindergarten
Elementary School in Mountain Home · grades Kindergarten – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Mountain Home Kindergarten
Mountain Home Kindergarten is a public elementary school in Mountain Home, AR, part of MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT. Mountain Home Kindergarten serves approximately 284 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-Kindergarten, and has a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Mountain Home Kindergarten has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #791 of 1,036 schools in AR.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 5.1 · Average
- District avg 6.3
- AR avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
33% of students at Mountain Home Kindergarten were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
63%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Mountain Home Kindergarten Compares
See how Mountain Home Kindergarten performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1310 POST OAK RD, Mountain Home, AR 72653
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mountain Home Kindergarten may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GAINESVILLE ELEM. (rated 8.8/10, 19.7 miles away, in nearby Gainesville), which scores notably higher. Another option is BAKERSFIELD ELEM. (rated 8.8/10, 18.6 miles away, in nearby Bakersfield), which scores notably higher. Additionally, NELSON WILKS HERRON ELEMENTARY (rated 7.2/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Mountain Home, see our Mountain Home schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 18.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PINKSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Mountain Home | 0.1 mi | 7.4 |
| GUY BERRY COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY Mountain Home | 0.6 mi | — |
| MOUNTAIN HOME CAREER ACADEMIES Mountain Home | 1.3 mi | 6.8 |
| NELSON WILKS HERRON ELEMENTARY Mountain Home | 1.7 mi | 7.2 |
| HACKLER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Mountain Home | 1.5 mi | 6.6 |
| AMANDA GIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cotter | 8.5 mi | 7.2 |
| COTTER HIGH SCHOOL Cotter | 8.6 mi | 6.2 |
| NORFORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Norfork | 10.7 mi | 6.7 |
| NORFORK HIGH SCHOOL Norfork | 10.7 mi | 6.3 |
| FLIPPIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Flippin | 12.7 mi | 6.6 |
| FLIPPIN MIDDLE SCHOOL Flippin | 12.8 mi | 7.7 |
| FLIPPIN HIGH SCHOOL Flippin | 12.8 mi | 5.9 |
| GAINESVILLE ELEM. Gainesville | 19.7 mi | 8.8 |
| GAINESVILLE HIGH Gainesville | 19.9 mi | 6.7 |
| GAINESVILLE PRESCHOOL Gainesville | 19.9 mi | 3.2 |
| BAKERSFIELD ELEM. Bakersfield | 18.6 mi | 8.8 |
| BAKERSFIELD HIGH Bakersfield | 18.6 mi | 8.5 |
| CALICO ROCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Calico Rock | 19.6 mi | 6.8 |
| CALICO ROCK HIGH SCHOOL Calico Rock | 19.7 mi | 8.1 |
| YELLVILLE-SUMMIT MIDDLE SCHOOL Yellville | 18.3 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 72653 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$48,096
Median Home Value
$167,100
Median Rent
$865/mo
Population
28,906
College Educated
19.3%
Homeownership
73.3%
Avg Commute
16 min
Poverty Rate
14.5%
Median Age
52
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bay, AR | 5.1 |
| JOANN WALTERS ELEMENTARY SCH Dierks, AR | 5.1 |
| LAKESIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lake Village, AR | 5.1 |
| MARKED TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Marked Tree, AR | 5.1 |
| SPRADLING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Smith, AR | 5.1 |
| ENGLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL England, AR | 5.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mountain Home Kindergarten
What grades does Mountain Home Kindergarten serve?
Mountain Home Kindergarten serves students in grades Kindergarten through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Mountain Home Kindergarten?
Mountain Home Kindergarten has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Home Kindergarten?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Home Kindergarten is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain Home Kindergarten rank in AR?
Mountain Home Kindergarten ranks #791 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Mountain Home Kindergarten's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain Home Kindergarten has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mountain Home Kindergarten a charter school?
No, Mountain Home Kindergarten is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain Home Kindergarten a Title I school?
No, Mountain Home Kindergarten is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain Home Kindergarten?
63.0% of students at Mountain Home Kindergarten qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 284
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 63.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Baxter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (870) 425-1256
Resources & Links
District
MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 3,839
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,093
- District Rank
- #5 of 5
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