Needs Improvement
#979 of 1,036 schools in AR
Ringgold Elementary School
Elementary School · Benton School District · Benton, AR
A Benton School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
536 RIVER ST, Benton, AR 72015
- Math 29% vs AR 42% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs AR 38% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ringgold Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2020, to 28% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ringgold 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,690/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Benton), 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
$64,550
Median home value
$169,200
Median rent
$1,013/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Fatima Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Caldwell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Angie Grant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–4 | 1.1 mi | 345 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Benton School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $9,367NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ringgold Elementary School is listed in BENTON SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ringgold Elementary School
Ringgold Elementary School is a public elementary school in Benton, AR, part of Benton School District, serving approximately 442 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #979 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ringgold Elementary School
What grades does Ringgold Elementary School serve?
Ringgold Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Ringgold Elementary School?
Ringgold Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ringgold Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ringgold Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ringgold Elementary School rank in AR?
Ringgold Elementary School ranks #979 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Ringgold Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ringgold Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Ringgold Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ringgold Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ringgold Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ringgold Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ringgold Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ringgold Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ringgold Elementary School?
70.4% of students at Ringgold 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Saline County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (501) 778-3500
- Area population (ZIP 72015)
- 27,902
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 72015; 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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