Randy Hughes Elementary School

Summary:

Randy Hughes Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Blevins, Arkansas, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 255 students. The school is part of the Blevins School District, which is ranked 218 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Randy Hughes Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics around 15-17%, significantly below the state averages of 33-36%. The school's academic performance is also below the Blevins School District averages, indicating it is one of the lower-performing schools within the district. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 83.92% to 85.4%, suggesting a high concentration of students from low-income families. The school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $8,750, lower than the state average, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Mineral Springs Elementary, Nashville Primary, Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary, and Murfreesboro Elementary, Randy Hughes Elementary School has consistently lower academic performance, a higher percentage of students from low-income families, and lower spending per student. These factors may contribute to the school's persistent challenges in improving academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-6

6003 Hwy 29 N
Blevins, AR 71825

(870) 874-2283

District: Blevins School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
430^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,750

Students who attend Randy Hughes Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Blevins High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 217

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.5%

African American:

16.1%

Hispanic:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Randy Hughes Elementary School ranks worse than 86.5% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.75. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.5%), African American (16.1%), Hispanic (11.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Randy Hughes Elementary School is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Randy Hughes Elementary School employs 17.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Randy Hughes Elementary School is $8,750.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Randy Hughes Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Blevins School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Blevins School District 218^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Randy Hughes Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	17.64	363^rd	411	11.7%
2006	13.68	363^rd	402	9.7%
2007	6.48	424^th	440	3.6%
2008	23.05	368^th	439	16.2%
2009	31.30	346^th	445	22.2%
2010	30.58	367^th	457	19.7%
2011	21.76	410^th	471	13.0%
2012	55.31	253^rd	468	45.9%
2013	35.58	362^nd	476	23.9%
2014	43.06	324^th	471	31.2%
2015	49.42	222^nd	466	52.4%
2016	34.23	368^th	494	25.5%
2017	48.82	261^st	485	46.2%
2018	46.68	277^th	480	42.3%
2019	41.37	318^th	488	34.8%
2021	28.42	375^th	496	24.4%
2022	14.95	419^th	487	14.0%
2023	16.75	421^st	492	14.4%
2024	18.75	430^th	497	13.5%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Randy Hughes Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	176	50	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	228
1989	170	61	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	232
1990	170	55	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	232
1991	150	102	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	260
1992	168	94	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	273
1993	178	106	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	295
1994	179	116	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	304
1995	193	115	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	317
1996	193	115	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	317
1997	164	113	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	299
1998	185	94	0	28	0	n/a	n/a	307
1999	177	91	0	24	0	n/a	n/a	292
2000	176	82	0	27	0	n/a	n/a	285
2001	172	72	0	26	0	n/a	n/a	270
2002	162	56	0	31	0	n/a	n/a	249
2003	162	56	0	31	0	n/a	n/a	249
2004	171	56	0	32	0	n/a	n/a	259
2005	165	69	0	37	0	n/a	n/a	271
2006	161	65	0	32	0	n/a	n/a	258
2007	163	52	0	32	0	n/a	n/a	247
2008	142	42	0	35	1	n/a	n/a	220
2009	137	40	0	33	0	n/a	n/a	210
2010	139	39	0	32	0	0	2	212
2011	175	66	3	37	2	0	1	284
2012	160	56	4	37	4	0	1	262
2013	164	57	4	30	4	0	1	260
2014	177	50	4	33	4	0	5	273
2015	197	35	4	27	4	0	4	271
2016	190	31	2	28	1	0	8	260
2017	191	37	2	32	0	0	13	275
2018	199	37	1	33	0	0	10	280
2019	202	37	1	41	0	0	15	296
2020	215	38	1	38	0	0	14	306
2021	191	32	0	40	1	0	10	274
2022	183	34	0	30	1	0	8	256
2023	162	45	0	33	3	0	12	255
2024	140	35	0	24	3	0	15	217

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Randy Hughes Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	228	14.2	16.0	n/a
1989	232	17.0	13.6	n/a
1990	232	17.0	13.6	54.3
1991	260	15.4	16.8	50.8
1992	273	15.9	17.1	55.3
1993	295	17.1	17.3	57.3
1994	304	18.4	16.5	61.5
1995	317	18.4	17.2	62.1
1996	317	18.4	17.2	62.1
1997	299	18.6	16.1	58.5
1998	307	18.6	16.5	59.3
1999	292	14.8	19.7	68.2
2000	285	22.0	13.0	70.2
2001	270	21.0	12.9	71.9
2002	249	20.0	12.5	73.9
2003	249	20.0	12.5	73.9
2004	259	18.0	14.4	74.5
2005	271	23.0	11.8	76
2006	258	21.0	12.3	74.4
2007	247	21.0	11.8	87
2008	220	20.0	11.0	78.2
2009	210	19.0	11.1	81.4
2010	212	19.7	10.6	86.8
2011	284	22.0	12.8	87.7
2012	262	21.3	12.3	87.4
2013	260	20.1	12.8	85.4
2014	273	24.1	11.2	85.3
2015	271	23.0	11.7	87.1
2016	260	24.0	10.8	86.2
2017	275	22.3	12.3	55.3
2018	280	20.9	13.3	57.5
2019	296	20.5	14.4	84.5
2020	306	21.7	14.0	82.7
2021	274	21.4	12.7	85.4
2022	256	19.9	12.8	84.4
2023	255	19.7	12.8	83.9
2024	217	17.5	12.4	97.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Randy Hughes Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	228	14.2	16.0	n/a
1989	232	17.0	13.6	n/a
1990	232	17.0	13.6	54.3
1991	260	15.4	16.8	50.8
1992	273	15.9	17.1	55.3
1993	295	17.1	17.3	57.3
1994	304	18.4	16.5	61.5
1995	317	18.4	17.2	62.1
1996	317	18.4	17.2	62.1
1997	299	18.6	16.1	58.5
1998	307	18.6	16.5	59.3
1999	292	14.8	19.7	68.2
2000	285	22.0	13.0	70.2
2001	270	21.0	12.9	71.9
2002	249	20.0	12.5	73.9
2003	249	20.0	12.5	73.9
2004	259	18.0	14.4	74.5
2005	271	23.0	11.8	76
2006	258	21.0	12.3	74.4
2007	247	21.0	11.8	87
2008	220	20.0	11.0	78.2
2009	210	19.0	11.1	81.4
2010	212	19.7	10.6	86.8
2011	284	22.0	12.8	87.7
2012	262	21.3	12.3	87.4
2013	260	20.1	12.8	85.4
2014	273	24.1	11.2	85.3
2015	271	23.0	11.7	87.1
2016	260	24.0	10.8	86.2
2017	275	22.3	12.3	55.3
2018	280	20.9	13.3	57.5
2019	296	20.5	14.4	84.5
2020	306	21.7	14.0	82.7
2021	274	21.4	12.7	85.4
2022	256	19.9	12.8	84.4
2023	255	19.7	12.8	83.9
2024	217	17.5	12.4	97.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Randy Hughes Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,348 (26.8%)	$6,403 (73.2%)	$8,750

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Randy Hughes Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 318^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 421^st of 492 Elementary schools	20.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Randy Hughes Elementary School)	73.4	55.9	17.5%
3rd Grade English (Blevins School District)	73.4	55.9	17.5%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Randy Hughes Elementary School)	37.7	20.6	17.1%
3rd Grade Math (Blevins School District)	37.7	20.6	17.1%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Randy Hughes Elementary School)	20	23.5	3.5%
3rd Grade Science (Blevins School District)	20	23.5	3.5%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Randy Hughes Elementary School)	17.8	11.8	6%
3rd Grade Reading (Blevins School District)	17.8	11.8	6%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Randy Hughes Elementary School)	67.5	53.2	14.3%
4th Grade English (Blevins School District)	67.5	53.2	14.3%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Randy Hughes Elementary School)	35.1	3.1	32%
4th Grade Math (Blevins School District)	35.1	3.1	32%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Randy Hughes Elementary School)	35.1	28.2	6.9%
4th Grade Science (Blevins School District)	35.1	28.2	6.9%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Randy Hughes Elementary School)	40.5	34.4	6.1%
4th Grade Reading (Blevins School District)	40.5	34.4	6.1%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Randy Hughes Elementary School)	81.1	47.2	33.9%
5th Grade English (Blevins School District)	81.1	47.2	33.9%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Randy Hughes Elementary School)	54	11.2	42.8%
5th Grade Math (Blevins School District)	54	11.2	42.8%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Randy Hughes Elementary School)	48.6	11.1	37.5%
5th Grade Science (Blevins School District)	48.6	11.1	37.5%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Randy Hughes Elementary School)	51.3	8.3	43%
5th Grade Reading (Blevins School District)	51.3	8.3	43%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Randy Hughes Elementary School)	64.1	61.1	3%
6th Grade English (Blevins School District)	64.1	61.1	3%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Randy Hughes Elementary School)	48.7	19.4	29.3%
6th Grade Math (Blevins School District)	48.7	19.4	29.3%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Randy Hughes Elementary School)	46.2	25	21.2%
6th Grade Science (Blevins School District)	46.2	25	21.2%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Randy Hughes Elementary School)	38.4	19.4	19%
6th Grade Reading (Blevins School District)	38.4	19.4	19%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	296	255	13.9%
African American	37	45	21.6%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	41	33	19.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	202	162	19.8%
Two or More Races	15	12	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.5%	83.9%	0.5%

Schools Near Randy Hughes Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Randy Hughes Elementary School	Public	K-6	6003 Hwy 29 N	Blevins	71825	Hempstead County	Blevins School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 874-2283	217	18	12.4	97.2%	140 (64.5%)	35 (16.1%)	24 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.9%)	18.7	430^th of 497 public elementary schools	13.5%		16.7	421^st of 492 public elementary schools	14.4%	9	16.2	26.7	20.7	0.0	15.1	16.1	30.0	24.1	2.8	17.5	6.5	36.7	10.3	16.7	17.5	25.8	30.0	20.7	5.6	19.9	$8,750	$2,348	$6,403
Prescott Elementary School	Public	K-4	335 School St	Prescott	71857	Nevada County	Prescott School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 887-2514	340	25	13.4	113.5%	181 (53.2%)	127 (37.4%)	11 (3.2%)	4 (1.2%)	16 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	33.4	359^th of 497 public elementary schools	27.8%		26.8	383^rd of 492 public elementary schools	22.2%	24	33.3	17.0			25.9	33.3	17.0			26.0	41.6	17.0			30.5	30.6	17.0			24.5	$9,383	$2,120	$7,263
Murfreesboro Elementary School	Public	K-6	605 Thrid Ave	Murfreesboro	71958	Pike County	South Pike County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 285-2193	348	33	10.5	99.1%	297 (85.3%)	8 (2.3%)	18 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.2%)	60.9	201^st of 497 public elementary schools	59.6%		73.4	124^th of 492 public elementary schools	74.8%	77	31.5	42.2	46.7	36.0	38.7	33.3	42.2	48.9	32.0	38.7	46.3	44.4	35.5	42.0	42.2	31.5	37.8	37.8	36.0	35.6	$9,988	$1,867	$8,120
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School	Public	PK, KG-4	601 Lakeshore Dr	Hope	71801	Hempstead County	Hope School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 722-2723	930	51	18.1	100.2%	182 (19.6%)	409 (44.0%)	295 (31.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (4.5%)	41.7	302^nd of 497 public elementary schools	39.2%		21.3	406^th of 492 public elementary schools	17.5%	104	35.9	35.7			35.8	36.0	35.7			35.8	20.4	20.1			20.2	26.9	32.6			29.9	$10,991	$2,968	$8,023
Nashville Primary School	Public	K-3	1201 N Eighth St	Nashville	71852	Howard County	Nashville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 845-3510	577	37	15.4	99.5%	310 (53.7%)	115 (19.9%)	136 (23.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.3%)	42.4	298^th of 497 public elementary schools	40.0%		41.2	325^th of 492 public elementary schools	33.9%	27	29.5				29.5	31.0				31.0	40.4				40.4	27.1				27.1	$8,567	$1,527	$7,040
Mineral Springs Elementary School	Public	K-6	130 West McCrary Street	Mineral Springs	71851	Howard County	Mineral Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 287-4746	200	22	9.2	100.0%	36 (18.0%)	116 (58.0%)	24 (12.0%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.5%)	20.3	424^th of 497 public elementary schools	14.7%		8	464^th of 492 public elementary schools	5.7%	40	38.1	18.5	21.4	6.8	20.0	42.8	18.5	10.7	3.3	17.0	33.3	22.2	10.7	6.7	17.0	38.1	22.2	3.6	13.3	17.9	$15,167	$1,731	$13,435

Frequently Asked Questions about Randy Hughes Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Randy Hughes Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Randy Hughes Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Blevins High School

Is Randy Hughes Elementary School a good school?

Randy Hughes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 13.5% of Arkansas elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Randy Hughes Elementary School?

Students at Randy Hughes Elementary School are 65% White, 16% African American, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Randy Hughes Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 217 students attended Randy Hughes Elementary School.

What district is Randy Hughes Elementary School in?

Blevins School District

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