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#872 of 1,036 schools in AR

Randy Hughes Elementary School

Elementary School · Blevins School District · Blevins, AR

A Blevins School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 98, Blevins, AR 71825

  • Math 28% vs AR 40% (2025)
  • Reading 12% vs AR 37% (2025)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.7% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency11.9% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-12.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.1 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$14,200
Chronic Absenteeism25.8%

Students at Randy Hughes Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency28%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
40%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency12%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
37%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 42 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 20% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2025
Math
28%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

97.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Randy Hughes 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated718/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$70,588

Median home value

$134,700

Median rent

$813/mo

College educated

22.3%

Homeownership

85.2%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71825; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Blevins School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$14,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Randy Hughes Elementary School is listed in BLEVINS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Randy Hughes Elementary School

Randy Hughes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Blevins, AR, part of Blevins School District, serving approximately 217 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #872 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Randy Hughes Elementary School

What grades does Randy Hughes Elementary School serve?

Randy Hughes Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Randy Hughes Elementary School?

Randy Hughes Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Randy Hughes Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Randy Hughes Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Randy Hughes Elementary School rank in AR?

Randy Hughes Elementary School ranks #872 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Randy Hughes Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Randy Hughes Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Randy Hughes Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Randy Hughes Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Randy Hughes Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Randy Hughes Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

97.2% of students at Randy Hughes 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
217
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Hempstead County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.8%
Area population (ZIP 71825)
392
Area median age
37
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 71825; 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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