Excellent
#43 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 4% in state
Root Elementary School
Elementary School · Fayetteville School District · Fayetteville, AR
A Fayetteville School District elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1529 MISSION BLVD, Fayetteville, AR 72701
- Math 83% vs AR 42% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs AR 38% (2025)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Root Elementary School score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 81% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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
13.5%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Root 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,797/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fayetteville), 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
$50,413
Median home value
$323,900
Median rent
$973/mo
College educated
42.5%
Homeownership
44.2%
Poverty rate
28.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First School of First United Presbyterian ChurchPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Fayetteville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Fayetteville Creative SchoolsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fayetteville School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #3 of 16
- District spending per student
- $13,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Root Elementary School is listed in FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Root Elementary School
Root Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fayetteville, AR, part of Fayetteville School District, serving approximately 465 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Root Elementary School
What grades does Root Elementary School serve?
Root Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Root Elementary School?
Root Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Root Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Root Elementary School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Root Elementary School rank in AR?
Root Elementary School ranks #43 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Root Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Root Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Root Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Root Elementary School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Root Elementary School a charter school?
No, Root Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Root Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Root Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Root Elementary School?
13.5% of students at Root 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
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (479) 444-3075
- Area population (ZIP 72701)
- 48,964
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 24.1
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 72701; 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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