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Cabe Elementary

Summary:

Cabe Elementary is a public elementary school located in Gurdon, Arkansas, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 266 students. The school is part of the Gurdon School District, which is ranked 214 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cabe Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools, with a ranking between 322 and 429 out of 487-497 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state average across all subjects and grade levels, with the percentage of students proficient or better ranging from 14.6% to 41.7%, compared to the state averages of 33.8% to 38%. Cabe Elementary's performance on ACT Aspire tests in 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 was also below the state averages in English, Math, Science, and Reading. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.77% to 77.07% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite Cabe Elementary's higher spending per student ($11,219) compared to nearby Prescott Elementary School ($9,383) and Peake Elementary School ($9,441), and a lower student-teacher ratio (13.7 to 15.2) than Louisa Perritt Primary (18.6), the school's academic performance remains significantly below the state average. This suggests that the school's challenges may not be solely related to funding or staffing, and further investigation into instructional practices, resource allocation, and targeted interventions may be necessary to address the persistent underperformance and support student success.


Detail:

Public K-6

 401 N 10th St
       Gurdon, AR  71743

(870) 353-4321

District: Gurdon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
342nd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,219 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  298

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.1%
Hispanic:
18.8%
African American:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cabe Elementary ranks worse than 68.8% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Cabe Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (65.1%), Hispanic (18.8%), African American (14.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cabe Elementary is 12.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cabe Elementary is $11,219.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Cabe Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Gurdon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gurdon School District 214th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cabe Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 29.24 326th 411 20.7%
2006 20.42 338th 402 15.9%
2007 33.37 333rd 440 24.3%
2008 53.39 240th 439 45.3%
2009 30.58 350th 445 21.3%
2010 77.78 75th 457 83.6%
2011 73.03 114th 471 75.8%
2012 55.90 249th 468 46.8%
2013 40.45 340th 476 28.6%
2014 53.57 247th 471 47.6%
2015 16.86 419th 466 10.1%
2016 20.14 427th 494 13.6%
2017 22.37 404th 485 16.7%
2018 13.24 429th 480 10.6%
2019 23.44 397th 488 18.6%
2021 34.15 353rd 496 28.8%
2022 39.88 322nd 487 33.9%
2023 28.36 378th 492 23.2%
2024 36.07 342nd 497 31.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Cabe Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 251 113 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1989 245 118 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1990 239 124 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1991 241 116 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1992 218 113 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1993 234 123 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1994 224 124 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1995 220 133 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1996 220 133 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1997 218 128 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1998 192 128 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1999 199 125 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2000 200 129 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2001 211 112 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2002 187 113 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2003 187 113 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2004 178 102 0 34 4 n/a n/a 0 318
2005 185 99 0 46 3 n/a n/a 0 333
2006 190 111 0 51 6 n/a n/a 0 358
2007 191 112 0 49 2 n/a n/a 0 354
2008 188 99 0 56 1 n/a n/a 0 344
2009 171 97 0 54 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2010 158 80 0 68 1 0 12 0 319
2011 146 75 0 74 3 0 5 0 303
2012 176 69 1 79 1 0 3 0 329
2013 169 83 1 71 1 0 2 0 327
2014 178 82 1 74 0 0 2 0 337
2015 160 82 1 67 0 0 1 0 311
2016 174 85 2 73 0 0 4 0 338
2017 193 81 2 67 0 0 8 0 351
2018 178 73 2 65 0 0 8 0 326
2019 169 68 1 61 1 0 14 0 314
2020 182 61 0 51 0 0 12 0 306
2021 175 60 0 52 0 0 11 0 298
2022 165 37 0 51 0 0 5 0 258
2023 172 37 0 54 0 0 3 0 266
2024 194 43 0 56 0 0 5 0 298

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 Cabe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 364 23.0 15.8 n/a
1989 364 20.0 18.2 n/a
1990 363 21.0 17.2 41.3
1991 360 22.2 16.2 42.8
1992 335 21.4 15.6 43.9
1993 363 21.4 17.0 44.9
1994 355 21.4 16.6 42.3
1995 359 22.2 16.2 47.9
1996 359 22.2 16.2 47.9
1997 355 22.2 16.0 42.3
1998 333 22.2 15.0 45
1999 345 20.0 17.3 57.7
2000 347 26.0 13.3 55.6
2001 337 24.0 14.0 52.8
2002 326 23.0 14.2 62.9
2003 326 23.0 14.2 62.9
2004 318 24.0 13.3 68.2
2005 333 24.0 13.9 65.8
2006 358 23.0 15.6 68.7
2007 354 26.0 13.6 75.7
2008 344 26.0 13.2 73.8
2009 323 22.0 14.7 73.7
2010 319 25.0 12.7 79.9
2011 303 19.5 15.5 76.9
2012 329 19.2 17.0 76.9
2013 327 17.8 18.3 80.1
2014 337 22.7 14.8 80.1
2015 311 23.0 13.5 78.8
2016 338 23.0 14.6 79.6
2017 351 23.3 15.0 38.5
2018 326 21.3 15.2 34
2019 314 20.5 15.3 78.3
2020 306 22.2 13.7 75.5
2021 298 20.4 14.5 74.8
2022 258 18.7 13.7 69.8
2023 266 17.4 15.2 77.1
2024 298 23.1 12.8 82.9

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 Cabe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 364 23.0 15.8 n/a
1989 364 20.0 18.2 n/a
1990 363 21.0 17.2 41.3
1991 360 22.2 16.2 42.8
1992 335 21.4 15.6 43.9
1993 363 21.4 17.0 44.9
1994 355 21.4 16.6 42.3
1995 359 22.2 16.2 47.9
1996 359 22.2 16.2 47.9
1997 355 22.2 16.0 42.3
1998 333 22.2 15.0 45
1999 345 20.0 17.3 57.7
2000 347 26.0 13.3 55.6
2001 337 24.0 14.0 52.8
2002 326 23.0 14.2 62.9
2003 326 23.0 14.2 62.9
2004 318 24.0 13.3 68.2
2005 333 24.0 13.9 65.8
2006 358 23.0 15.6 68.7
2007 354 26.0 13.6 75.7
2008 344 26.0 13.2 73.8
2009 323 22.0 14.7 73.7
2010 319 25.0 12.7 79.9
2011 303 19.5 15.5 76.9
2012 329 19.2 17.0 76.9
2013 327 17.8 18.3 80.1
2014 337 22.7 14.8 80.1
2015 311 23.0 13.5 78.8
2016 338 23.0 14.6 79.6
2017 351 23.3 15.0 38.5
2018 326 21.3 15.2 34
2019 314 20.5 15.3 78.3
2020 306 22.2 13.7 75.5
2021 298 20.4 14.5 74.8
2022 258 18.7 13.7 69.8
2023 266 17.4 15.2 77.1
2024 298 23.1 12.8 82.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Cabe Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,634 (23.5%) $8,584 (76.5%) $11,219

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cabe Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 397th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 378th of 492 Elementary schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Cabe Elementary)65.747.8
 17.9%
   3rd Grade English (Gurdon School District)65.747.8
 17.9%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Cabe Elementary)51.439.1
 12.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Gurdon School District)51.439.1
 12.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Cabe Elementary)42.821.8
 21%
   3rd Grade Science (Gurdon School District)42.821.8
 21%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Cabe Elementary)45.721.7
 24%
   3rd Grade Reading (Gurdon School District)45.721.7
 24%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Cabe Elementary)46.943.5
 3.4%
   4th Grade English (Gurdon School District)46.943.5
 3.4%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Cabe Elementary)8.246.2
 38%
   4th Grade Math (Gurdon School District)8.246.2
 38%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Cabe Elementary)18.318
 0.3%
   4th Grade Science (Gurdon School District)18.318
 0.3%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Cabe Elementary)24.546.2
 21.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Gurdon School District)24.546.2
 21.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students314266
 15.3%
African American6837
 45.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic6154
 11.5%
Pacific Islander00
White169172
 1.8%
Two or More Races143
 78.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.3%77.1%
 1.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cabe Elementary

Cabe Elementary ranks 342nd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Cabe Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Gurdon High School

Students at Cabe Elementary are 65% White, 19% Hispanic, 14% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 298 students attended Cabe Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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