Clarksville School District

The Clarksville School District in Arkansas consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district's performance varies, with one elementary school, Clarksville Elementary School, standing out as the highest-performing school in the district and exceeding state averages in multiple subject areas.

Clarksville Elementary School boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science compared to the other schools in the district and the state average. It also has the highest ACT Aspire test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels. In contrast, Clarksville High School and Clarksville Middle School struggle, with performance below the district and state averages. The district as a whole faces challenges, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-need student population.

The variation in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the district may contribute to the differences in academic performance. Clarksville Primary School has the highest per-student spending at $10,843, while Clarksville Elementary School has the lowest at $8,390. The student-teacher ratios range from 13.1 at Clarksville High School to 21.2 at Clarksville Intermediate School. By addressing these resource disparities and learning from the successful practices at Clarksville Elementary School, the Clarksville School District can work to improve academic outcomes for all students.