Black Rock Elementary School in Black Rock, AR has a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with 169 students and 14 teachers, consistent over the past five years.
Math proficiency is 18%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Lawrence County School District average of 38%, showing a decline from 35% in 2019.
Reading proficiency is 40%, approximately equal to the state average of 40% but lower than the district average of 46%, with a gradual decline from 46% in 2019.
Science proficiency is 34%, slightly lower than the state average of 36% and the district average of 41%, indicating stable but below–average performance.
Enrollment has remained stable at 169 students since 2019, with 63% of students eligible for free lunch and 21% for reduced–price lunch, reflecting consistent socioeconomic composition.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
169 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)55-59%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-64%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
96%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lawrence County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% AR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AR state average).
How many students attend Black Rock Elementary School?
169 students attend Black Rock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Black Rock Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Black Rock Elementary School?
Black Rock Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Black Rock Elementary School offer ?
Black Rock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Black Rock Elementary School part of?
Black Rock Elementary School is part of Lawrence County School District.
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