Cotton Plant Elementary School in Cotton Plant, AR, serves 46 students from Pre–K through grade 3 with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, which has remained stable since 2014.
The student body is predominantly Black (76%), with 93% of students eligible for free lunch, a consistent figure over the last decade indicating a high level of socioeconomic need.
Math proficiency is 40%, which is approximately equal to the state average of 39% but higher than the district average of 22%, with scores showing some fluctuation but no clear upward trend since 2019.
Reading proficiency is 40%, approximately equal to the state average of 40% and significantly higher than the district average of 17%, although still below earlier state proficiency rates from previous years.
Science proficiency stands at 40%, exceeding the state average of 36% and the district average of 18%, based on the most recent data from 2022.
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
46 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
76%
19%
White
15%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% AR state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AR state average).
How many students attend Cotton Plant Elementary School?
46 students attend Cotton Plant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Cotton Plant Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cotton Plant Elementary School?
Cotton Plant Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cotton Plant Elementary School offer ?
Cotton Plant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Cotton Plant Elementary School part of?
Cotton Plant Elementary School is part of Augusta School District.
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