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#411 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 40% in state

West Fork Elementary School

Elementary School · West Fork School District · West Fork, AR

An elementary school in West Fork, AR where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

359 SCHOOL AVE, West Fork, AR 72774

  • Math 46% vs AR 42% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs AR 38% (2025)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.6% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.3% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg+5.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.3 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$11,904
Chronic Absenteeism23.2%

Students at West Fork Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency46%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
42%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
38%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
46%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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

52.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where West Fork 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated804/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Fork), 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

$70,350

Median home value

$205,600

Median rent

$1,118/mo

College educated

30.7%

Homeownership

80.9%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72774; 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

Compare nearby

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.

West Fork School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$11,904NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Fork Elementary School is listed in WEST FORK SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Fork Elementary School

West Fork Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Fork, AR, part of West Fork School District, serving approximately 263 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #411 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Fork Elementary School

What grades does West Fork Elementary School serve?

West Fork Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend West Fork Elementary School?

West Fork Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Fork Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Fork Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Fork Elementary School rank in AR?

West Fork Elementary School ranks #411 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is West Fork Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Fork Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 West Fork Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Fork Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is West Fork Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is West Fork Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

52.5% of students at West Fork 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
263
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.2%
Area population (ZIP 72774)
7,298
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
41.8
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 72774; 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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