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#928 of 1,036 schools in AR

Noble Elementary School

Elementary School · Hamburg School District · Hamburg, AR

A Hamburg School District elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

501 EAST LINCOLN, Hamburg, AR 71646

  • Math 51% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 36% proficient (2019)
  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-5.97 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2019
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency44% (2019 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2019 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+19.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$11,386
Chronic Absenteeism30.2%

Students at Noble Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

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2019 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency51%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency36%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2016, to 44% in 2019, across a 9-year record (2011–2019).

Show all 9 years
2011
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2011-2019) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2011-2019)

Based on 18 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Noble 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,345/100K

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

$38,707

Median home value

$91,700

Median rent

$638/mo

College educated

8.5%

Homeownership

76.2%

Poverty rate

27.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71646; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Portland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–5Not available139Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hamburg School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$11,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Noble Elementary School is listed in HAMBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Noble Elementary School

Noble Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hamburg, AR, part of Hamburg School District, serving approximately 275 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #928 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Noble Elementary School

What grades does Noble Elementary School serve?

Noble Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.

How many students attend Noble Elementary School?

Noble Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Noble Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Noble Elementary School rank in AR?

Noble Elementary School ranks #928 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Noble Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Noble Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Noble Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Noble Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2019).

Is Noble Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Noble Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

98.9% of students at Noble 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 – 2nd
Enrollment
275
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Ashley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.2%
Area population (ZIP 71646)
6,683
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
39.4
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 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.
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 71646; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2019; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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