Shirley Elementary School

Shirley Elementary School is a regular public elementary school located in the remote rural area of Shirley, Arkansas. The school serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade with an enrollment of 181 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. There are 14 full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to providing quality education.

Shirley Elementary’s academic performance shows room for improvement, as indicated by the MySchoolScout Rating of 3.4 out of 10 and its state ranking at #971 out of 1044 schools in Arkansas (placing it in the 7th percentile). Students demonstrate proficiency rates of 27% in ELA/Reading and 30% in Math across all grades. The school is situated in a rural setting, offering students a close-knit community environment.

With its small class sizes, Shirley Elementary provides individualized attention to support each student's growth and development.

With an enrollment of 181 students, Shirley Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Shirley Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.