Serving 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Sidney Deener Elem. School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Sidney Deener Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Sidney Deener Elem. School's student population of 429 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Sidney Deener Elem. School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sidney Deener Elem. School is 0.60, 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
#454 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
17%
19%
White
59%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Sidney Deener Elem. School's ranking?
Sidney Deener Elem. School is ranked #454 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Sidney Deener Elem. School often compared to?
Sidney Deener Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcrae Elementary School, Judsonia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Sidney Deener Elem. School?
429 students attend Sidney Deener Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sidney Deener Elem. School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sidney Deener Elem. School?
Sidney Deener Elem. School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sidney Deener Elem. School offer ?
Sidney Deener Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sidney Deener Elem. School part of?
Sidney Deener Elem. School is part of Searcy School District.
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