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#340 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 33% in state

Smackover Elementary School

Elementary School · Smackover-norphlet School District · Smackover, AR

A Smackover-norphlet School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

701 MAGNOLIA ST, Smackover, AR 71762

  • Math 41% vs AR 42% (2025)
  • Reading 34% vs AR 38% (2025)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.2% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg+1.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$11,892
Chronic Absenteeism46.7%

Students at Smackover Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
42%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency34%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
38%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 38% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

67.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Smackover 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,043/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Smackover), 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

$52,621

Median home value

$100,400

Median rent

$845/mo

College educated

21.6%

Homeownership

71.9%

Poverty rate

15.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71762; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Smackover-norphlet School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$11,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Smackover Elementary School is listed in SMACKOVER-NORPHLET SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Smackover Elementary School

Smackover Elementary School is a public elementary school in Smackover, AR, part of Smackover-norphlet School District, serving approximately 418 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #340 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Smackover Elementary School

What grades does Smackover Elementary School serve?

Smackover Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Smackover Elementary School?

Smackover Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Smackover Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Smackover Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Smackover Elementary School rank in AR?

Smackover Elementary School ranks #340 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Smackover Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Smackover Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Smackover Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Smackover Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Smackover Elementary School a charter school?

No, Smackover Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Smackover Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Smackover Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smackover Elementary School?

67.2% of students at Smackover 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
418
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Union County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.7%
Area population (ZIP 71762)
3,019
Area average commute
19.7 min
Area median age
44.2
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 71762; 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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