Serving 672 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Pocahontas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pocahontas Elementary School's student population of 672 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas Elementary School is 0.35, which is less 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
#620 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
19%
White
80%
58%
Hawaiian
11%
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pocahontas Elementary School's ranking?
Pocahontas Elementary School is ranked #620 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Pocahontas Elementary School often compared to?
Pocahontas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maynard Elementary School, Pocahontas Upper Elem. School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Pocahontas Elementary School?
672 students attend Pocahontas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Pocahontas Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pocahontas Elementary School?
Pocahontas Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pocahontas Elementary School offer ?
Pocahontas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pocahontas Elementary School part of?
Pocahontas Elementary School is part of Pocahontas School District.
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