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#607 of 1,036 schools in AR
Sloan-hendrix Elem. School
Elementary School · Sloan-hendrix School District · Imboden, AR
An elementary school in Imboden, AR where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 1080, Imboden, AR 72434
- Math 43% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sloan-hendrix Elem. School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sloan-hendrix Elem. 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average609/100K
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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
$70,536
Median home value
$100,700
Median rent
$514/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
84.6%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72434; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imboden Area Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 68 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Sloan-hendrix School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,845NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sloan-hendrix Elem. School is listed in SLOAN-HENDRIX SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sloan-hendrix Elem. School
Sloan-hendrix Elem. School is a public elementary school in Imboden, AR, part of Sloan-hendrix School District, serving approximately 385 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #607 of 1,036 schools in AR.
State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sloan-hendrix Elem. School
What grades does Sloan-hendrix Elem. School serve?
Sloan-hendrix Elem. School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Sloan-hendrix Elem. School?
Sloan-hendrix Elem. School has an enrollment of approximately 385 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sloan-hendrix Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sloan-hendrix Elem. School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sloan-hendrix Elem. School rank in AR?
Sloan-hendrix Elem. School ranks #607 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Sloan-hendrix Elem. School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sloan-hendrix Elem. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Sloan-hendrix Elem. School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sloan-hendrix Elem. School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sloan-hendrix Elem. School a charter school?
No, Sloan-hendrix Elem. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sloan-hendrix Elem. School a Title I school?
No, Sloan-hendrix Elem. School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sloan-hendrix Elem. School?
85.5% of students at Sloan-hendrix 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 385
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (870) 869-2101
- Area population (ZIP 72434)
- 2,206
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 72434; 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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