For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 891 students in Ashdown, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ashdown, AR are Ashdown Elementary School and Ashdown Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashdown, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ashdown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ashdown, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ashdown Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1323 Foster St
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3711
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3711
Grades: K-5
| 610 students
Rank: #22.
Ashdown Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 S Ellen Dr
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-5138
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-5138
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Ashdown, Arkansas 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1321 Foster St
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-4426
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-4426
Grades: 2-3
| n/a students
410 Burke St
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3561
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3561
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
1323 Foster St
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-4711
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-4711
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ashdown, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ashdown, AR include Ashdown Elementary School and Ashdown Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ashdown?
2 public elementary schools are located in Ashdown.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashdown?
Ashdown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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