Very Good
#314 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 30% in state
Based on limited data
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary
Elementary School · Mountain Home School District · Mountain Home, AR
A Mountain Home School District elementary school where students score 45 points above what's typical for similar communities.
618 N COLLEGE ST, Mountain Home, AR 72653
- Math 89% proficient (2009)
- Reading 78% proficient (2009)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,555/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mountain Home), 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
$48,096
Median home value
$167,100
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72653; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mountain Home School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,093NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary is listed in MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary is a public elementary school in Mountain Home, AR, part of Mountain Home School District, serving approximately 531 students in grades 1st-2nd with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #314 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary
What grades does Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary serve?
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.
How many students attend Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary?
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 531 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary rank in AR?
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary ranks #314 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary has 89% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary a charter school?
No, Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary a Title I school?
No, Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary?
56.1% of students at Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary 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
- 1st – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 531
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Baxter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (870) 425-1251
- Area population (ZIP 72653)
- 28,906
- Area average commute
- 16 min
- Area median age
- 52
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 72653; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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