Needs Improvement
#970 of 1,036 schools in AR
Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School
Elementary School · Pine Bluff School District · Pine Bluff, AR
A Pine Bluff School District elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
801 E 34TH AVE, Pine Bluff, AR 71601
- Math 9% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 12% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Thirty-fourth Street 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,152/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pine Bluff), 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
$36,688
Median home value
$67,800
Median rent
$802/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
53.6%
Poverty rate
32.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71601; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine BluffCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| Broadmoor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–6 | 1.8 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine BluffCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–2 | 2.0 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Southwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 2.1 mi | 390 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pine Bluff School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School is listed in PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School
Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pine Bluff, AR, part of Pine Bluff School District, serving approximately 403 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #970 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School
What grades does Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School serve?
Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School?
Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School rank in AR?
Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School ranks #970 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School a charter school?
No, Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Thirty-fourth Street 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.0%
- Phone
- (870) 543-4392
- Area population (ZIP 71601)
- 13,981
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 71601; 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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