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Arkansas Connections Academy Elementary School (Closed 2018)

609 Sw 8th St
Bentonville, AR 72712
Serving 180 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Arkansas Connections Academy 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(16-17)
35-39%
47%
(16-17)
35-39%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
18%
19%
White
66%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% AR state average).
How many students attend Arkansas Connections Academy Elementary School?
180 students attend Arkansas Connections Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Arkansas Connections Academy Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arkansas Connections Academy Elementary School?
Arkansas Connections Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arkansas Connections Academy Elementary School offer ?
Arkansas Connections Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Arkansas Connections Academy Elementary School part of?
Arkansas Connections Academy Elementary School is part of Arkansas Connections Academy School District.

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