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#973 of 1,036 schools in AR
Walnut Ridge Elementary School
Elementary School · Lawrence County School District · Walnut Ridge, AR
A Lawrence County School District elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
508 E FREE ST, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
- Math 24% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walnut Ridge Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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
67.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Walnut Ridge 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average609/100K
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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
$43,034
Median home value
$92,000
Median rent
$734/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
59.5%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72476; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoxie Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–6 | 1.7 mi | 499 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Lawrence County School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,012NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walnut Ridge Elementary School is listed in LAWRENCE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walnut Ridge Elementary School
Walnut Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Walnut Ridge, AR, part of Lawrence County School District, serving approximately 560 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #973 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walnut Ridge Elementary School
What grades does Walnut Ridge Elementary School serve?
Walnut Ridge Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Walnut Ridge Elementary School?
Walnut Ridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 560 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Ridge Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walnut Ridge Elementary School rank in AR?
Walnut Ridge Elementary School ranks #973 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Walnut Ridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Walnut Ridge 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 Walnut Ridge Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walnut Ridge Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Walnut Ridge Elementary School a charter school?
No, Walnut Ridge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walnut Ridge Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Walnut Ridge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walnut Ridge Elementary School?
67.1% of students at Walnut Ridge 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
- 560
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (870) 886-3482
- Area population (ZIP 72476)
- 7,565
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 72476; 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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