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#686 of 1,036 schools in AR
Piggott Elementary School
Elementary School · Piggott School District · Piggott, AR
An elementary school in Piggott, AR serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
P O BOX 387, Piggott, AR 72454
- Math 37% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Piggott Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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
76.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Piggott 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated769/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Piggott), 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
$49,583
Median home value
$95,600
Median rent
$760/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
63.7%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72454; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Piggott School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Piggott Elementary School is listed in PIGGOTT SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Piggott Elementary School
Piggott Elementary School is a public elementary school in Piggott, AR, part of Piggott School District, serving approximately 430 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #686 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Piggott Elementary School
What grades does Piggott Elementary School serve?
Piggott Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Piggott Elementary School?
Piggott Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piggott Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Piggott Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Piggott Elementary School rank in AR?
Piggott Elementary School ranks #686 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Piggott Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Piggott Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Piggott Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Piggott Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Piggott Elementary School a charter school?
No, Piggott Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Piggott Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Piggott Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Piggott Elementary School?
76.3% of students at Piggott 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
- 430
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (870) 598-2546
- Area population (ZIP 72454)
- 4,699
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 72454; 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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