Serving 584 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Park Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 584 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Park Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Park Avenue Elementary School's student population of 584 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
584 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Park Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Avenue Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#766 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
44%
19%
White
33%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Park Avenue Elementary School is ranked #766 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Park Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Park Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dewitt Elementary School, Stuttgart Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Park Avenue Elementary School?
584 students attend Park Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Park Avenue Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Avenue Elementary School?
Park Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Park Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Park Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Park Avenue Elementary School part of?
Park Avenue Elementary School is part of Stuttgart School District.
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