Below Average
#955 of 1,036 schools in AR
Sidney Deener Elem. School
Elementary School · SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT
163 CLOVERDALE BLVD, Searcy, AR 72143
Enrollment
429
Student-Teacher
19.5:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
429
Student-Teacher
19.5:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Arkansas schools
#955 of 1,036
In Searcy
#8 of 8
public schools
In district
#6 of 6
SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Sidney Deener Elem. School
Elementary School in Searcy · grades Pre-K – 3rd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Sidney Deener Elem. School
Sidney Deener Elem. School is a public elementary school in Searcy, AR, part of SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Sidney Deener Elem.
School serves approximately 429 students, and covers grades Pre-K-3rd, and has a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Sidney Deener Elem. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #955 of 1,036 schools in AR.
Structured state assessment records for Sidney Deener Elem. School show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.0 · Below Average
- District avg 6.3
- AR avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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Sidney Deener Elem. School — Students at Sidney Deener Elem. School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
77.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores AR ATLAS (2024-25)
Based on 31 test records from AR state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.5/10.
How Sidney Deener Elem. School Compares
See how Sidney Deener Elem. School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
163 CLOVERDALE BLVD, Searcy, AR 72143
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sidney Deener Elem. School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WHITE CO. CENTRAL ELEM. SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 7.9 miles away, in nearby Judsonia), which scores notably higher. Another option is WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 3.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MCRAE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Searcy, see our Searcy schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 14.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HARDING ACADEMY Searcy | 0.4 mi | 6.7 |
| LIBERTY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Searcy | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| CROSSPOINTE PREPARATORY Searcy | 0.7 mi | 6.6 |
| RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL Searcy | 1.4 mi | 4.7 |
| RIVERVIEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Searcy | 1.4 mi | 5.7 |
| AHLF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Searcy | 1.6 mi | 7.1 |
| MCRAE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Searcy | 1.8 mi | 7.0 |
| SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL Searcy | 2.0 mi | 7.4 |
| SUNSHINE SCHOOL Searcy | 2.6 mi | 6.7 |
| KENSETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kensett | 2.3 mi | 4.9 |
| SEARCY HIGH SCHOOL Searcy | 2.6 mi | 4.9 |
| WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Searcy | 3.4 mi | 7.9 |
| JUDSONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Judsonia | 4.6 mi | 4.2 |
| WHITE CO. CENTRAL ELEM. SCHOOL Judsonia | 7.9 mi | 8.0 |
| WHITE CO. CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Judsonia | 7.9 mi | 6.3 |
| H.L. LUBKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bald Knob | 9.1 mi | 6.6 |
| BALD KNOB HIGH SCHOOL Bald Knob | 9.3 mi | 4.7 |
| BALD KNOB MIDDLE SCHOOL Bald Knob | 9.3 mi | 6.9 |
| PANGBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pangburn | 14.3 mi | 6.7 |
| PANGBURN HIGH SCHOOL Pangburn | 14.3 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 72143 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$55,522
Median Home Value
$176,900
Median Rent
$851/mo
Population
35,523
College Educated
27%
Homeownership
64%
Avg Commute
19.4 min
Poverty Rate
18%
Median Age
34.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| MCDERMOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Little Rock, AR | 4.0 |
| NETTLETON STEAM INTERMEDIATE Jonesboro, AR | 4.0 |
| PARSON HILLS ELEM. SCHOOL Springdale, AR | 4.0 |
| SPRING HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hope, AR | 4.0 |
| SUNNYMEDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Smith, AR | 4.0 |
| HARRY C. MORRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Smith, AR | 4.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sidney Deener Elem. School
What grades does Sidney Deener Elem. School serve?
Sidney Deener Elem. School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Sidney Deener Elem. School?
Sidney Deener Elem. School has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sidney Deener Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sidney Deener Elem. School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sidney Deener Elem. School rank in AR?
Sidney Deener Elem. School ranks #955 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Sidney Deener Elem. School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sidney Deener Elem. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Sidney Deener Elem. School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sidney Deener Elem. School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sidney Deener Elem. School a charter school?
No, Sidney Deener Elem. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sidney Deener Elem. School a Title I school?
No, Sidney Deener Elem. School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sidney Deener Elem. School?
77.4% of students at Sidney Deener Elem. 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 429
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 77.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- White County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (501) 268-3850
Resources & Links
District
SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 4,012
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,718
- District Rank
- #6 of 6
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