Below Average
#933 of 1,036 schools in AR
Oark Elementary School
Elementary School · Jasper School District · Oark, AR
A Jasper School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
GENERAL DELIVERY, Oark, AR 72852
- Math 23% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oark Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oark 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average370/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,162
Median home value
$118,600
College educated
7.4%
Homeownership
85.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72852; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–6 | Not available | 262 | Compare → |
| Kingston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–6 | Not available | 113 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jasper School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,016NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oark Elementary School is listed in JASPER SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oark Elementary School
Oark Elementary School is a public elementary school in Oark, AR, part of Jasper School District, serving approximately 105 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #933 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oark Elementary School
What grades does Oark Elementary School serve?
Oark Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Oark Elementary School?
Oark Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oark Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oark Elementary School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oark Elementary School rank in AR?
Oark Elementary School ranks #933 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Oark Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oark 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 Oark Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oark Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oark Elementary School a charter school?
No, Oark Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oark Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Oark Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oark Elementary School?
97.1% of students at Oark 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 105
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (479) 292-3337
- Area population (ZIP 72852)
- 145
- Area median age
- 51.6
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 72852; 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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