Heber Springs Elementary School

Q: Is Heber Springs Elementary School a good school?

Heber Springs Elementary School ranks 100 th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Heber Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 756 students in grades K-5 in Heber Springs, Arkansas, which is part of the Heber Springs School District. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency, with 48.3% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 40.5% proficient in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 33.8% and 36.4%, respectively.

Heber Springs Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 18.6, suggesting more individualized attention for students. However, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 47.56% in 2021-2022 to 60.98% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. Despite this challenge, the school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, demonstrating stable and consistent academic achievement.

Compared to nearby schools, Shirley Elementary has significantly lower proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels, while Concord Elementary and Rose Bud Elementary have seen more fluctuation in their rankings and ratings. Additionally, Heber Springs Elementary spends $9,164 per student, which is slightly higher than the state average but lower than some nearby schools, suggesting the school is able to achieve strong academic results with relatively efficient spending.

Detail:

Public K-5

901 Front
Heber Springs, AR 72543

(501) 362-8155

District: Heber Springs School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
100^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,164

Students who attend Heber Springs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Heber Springs Middle School
High:	Heber Springs High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 689

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Heber Springs Elementary School ranks better than 79.9% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.57. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.3%), two or more races (3.9%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heber Springs Elementary School is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare Heber Springs Elementary School employs 50.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heber Springs Elementary School is $9,164.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Heber Springs Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Heber Springs School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Heber Springs School District 17^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Heber Springs Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	53.80	220^th	411	46.5%
2006	54.79	214^th	402	46.8%
2007	62.88	175^th	440	60.2%
2008	67.61	153^rd	439	65.1%
2009	52.50	255^th	445	42.7%
2010	58.31	218^th	457	52.3%
2011	58.59	231^st	471	51.0%
2012	59.86	224^th	468	52.1%
2013	54.22	257^th	476	46.0%
2014	62.75	170^th	471	63.9%
2015	48.11	231^st	466	50.4%
2016	49.19	270^th	494	45.3%
2017	69.21	130^th	485	73.2%
2018	77.50	92^nd	480	80.8%
2019	73.70	113^th	488	76.8%
2021	70.16	139^th	496	72.0%
2022	68.92	138^th	487	71.7%
2023	71.49	139^th	492	71.7%
2024	76.57	100^th	497	79.9%

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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 Heber Springs Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	573	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	578
1989	596	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	598
1990	609	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	610
1991	660	0	3	0	4	n/a	n/a	667
1992	728	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	728
1993	719	0	5	0	2	n/a	n/a	726
1994	687	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	687
1995	731	0	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	737
1996	731	0	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	737
1997	728	0	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	735
1998	753	0	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	761
1999	739	1	4	3	3	n/a	n/a	750
2000	726	2	3	5	2	n/a	n/a	738
2001	735	3	1	6	3	n/a	n/a	748
2002	669	3	2	8	3	n/a	n/a	685
2003	669	3	2	8	3	n/a	n/a	685
2004	700	0	2	6	4	n/a	n/a	712
2005	721	4	4	12	9	n/a	n/a	750
2006	715	6	4	15	5	n/a	n/a	745
2007	715	6	3	20	3	n/a	n/a	747
2008	738	3	2	22	6	n/a	n/a	771
2009	750	5	2	23	10	n/a	n/a	790
2010	766	4	1	28	4	3	0	806
2011	770	5	2	33	5	3	12	830
2012	755	5	2	26	3	2	8	801
2013	780	3	3	35	1	2	6	830
2014	795	4	4	26	0	1	3	833
2015	780	1	5	40	1	0	5	832
2016	749	1	4	46	1	0	8	809
2017	726	2	3	52	2	0	14	799
2018	710	3	3	50	2	1	20	789
2019	672	2	4	39	2	1	25	745
2020	648	2	3	30	3	1	24	711
2021	655	2	3	31	3	1	25	720
2022	608	4	4	23	4	1	31	675
2023	681	4	3	29	5	1	33	756
2024	629	0	4	23	5	1	27	689

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 Heber Springs Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	578	33.6	17.2	n/a
1989	598	34.0	17.5	n/a
1990	610	38.0	16.0	29.7
1991	667	40.2	16.5	31.3
1992	728	41.0	17.7	30.2
1993	726	44.0	16.5	37.5
1994	687	43.8	15.7	30.6
1995	737	42.8	17.2	32.4
1996	737	42.8	17.2	32.4
1997	735	42.7	17.2	37.3
1998	761	42.7	17.8	36.9
1999	750	41.0	18.3	47.7
2000	738	53.0	13.9	50.4
2001	748	49.0	15.3	48.4
2002	685	52.0	13.2	48.9
2003	685	52.0	13.2	48.9
2004	712	43.0	16.6	51.5
2005	750	51.0	14.7	53.9
2006	745	50.0	14.9	55.7
2007	747	52.0	14.4	61.3
2008	771	52.0	14.8	57.2
2009	790	53.0	14.9	54.8
2010	806	54.5	15.5	56.5
2011	830	54.6	15.1	59.2
2012	801	56.0	14.3	52.3
2013	830	55.0	15.0	59
2014	833	55.5	14.9	58.1
2015	832	61.0	13.6	57.2
2016	809	60.0	13.4	56.5
2017	799	56.9	14.0	34.3
2018	789	54.4	14.4	30.4
2019	745	52.2	14.2	59.9
2020	711	51.0	13.9	59.6
2021	720	46.8	15.3	50.8
2022	675	41.6	16.2	47.6
2023	756	40.6	18.6	61
2024	689	50.7	13.5	60.4

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 Heber Springs Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	578	33.6	17.2	n/a
1989	598	34.0	17.5	n/a
1990	610	38.0	16.0	29.7
1991	667	40.2	16.5	31.3
1992	728	41.0	17.7	30.2
1993	726	44.0	16.5	37.5
1994	687	43.8	15.7	30.6
1995	737	42.8	17.2	32.4
1996	737	42.8	17.2	32.4
1997	735	42.7	17.2	37.3
1998	761	42.7	17.8	36.9
1999	750	41.0	18.3	47.7
2000	738	53.0	13.9	50.4
2001	748	49.0	15.3	48.4
2002	685	52.0	13.2	48.9
2003	685	52.0	13.2	48.9
2004	712	43.0	16.6	51.5
2005	750	51.0	14.7	53.9
2006	745	50.0	14.9	55.7
2007	747	52.0	14.4	61.3
2008	771	52.0	14.8	57.2
2009	790	53.0	14.9	54.8
2010	806	54.5	15.5	56.5
2011	830	54.6	15.1	59.2
2012	801	56.0	14.3	52.3
2013	830	55.0	15.0	59
2014	833	55.5	14.9	58.1
2015	832	61.0	13.6	57.2
2016	809	60.0	13.4	56.5
2017	799	56.9	14.0	34.3
2018	789	54.4	14.4	30.4
2019	745	52.2	14.2	59.9
2020	711	51.0	13.9	59.6
2021	720	46.8	15.3	50.8
2022	675	41.6	16.2	47.6
2023	756	40.6	18.6	61
2024	689	50.7	13.5	60.4

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 Heber Springs Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,357 (25.7%)	$6,807 (74.3%)	$9,164

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Heber Springs Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 113^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 139^th of 492 Elementary schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Heber Springs Elementary School)	80.9	75.7	5.2%
3rd Grade English (Heber Springs School District)	80.9	75.7	5.2%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Heber Springs Elementary School)	67.7	59.3	8.4%
3rd Grade Math (Heber Springs School District)	67.7	59.3	8.4%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Heber Springs Elementary School)	42.6	42.7	0.1%
3rd Grade Science (Heber Springs School District)	42.6	42.7	0.1%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Heber Springs Elementary School)	40.5	43.7	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Heber Springs School District)	40.5	43.7	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Heber Springs Elementary School)	79.9	70.5	9.4%
4th Grade English (Heber Springs School District)	79.9	70.5	9.4%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Heber Springs Elementary School)	60.5	44.3	16.2%
4th Grade Math (Heber Springs School District)	60.5	44.3	16.2%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Heber Springs Elementary School)	53.2	43.4	9.8%
4th Grade Science (Heber Springs School District)	53.2	43.4	9.8%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Heber Springs Elementary School)	54	52.5	1.5%
4th Grade Reading (Heber Springs School District)	54	52.5	1.5%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Heber Springs Elementary School)	84.8	70.6	14.2%
5th Grade English (Heber Springs School District)	84.8	70.6	14.2%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Heber Springs Elementary School)	64.1	44.9	19.2%
5th Grade Math (Heber Springs School District)	64.1	44.9	19.2%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Heber Springs Elementary School)	52.7	49.5	3.2%
5th Grade Science (Heber Springs School District)	52.7	49.5	3.2%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Heber Springs Elementary School)	52.7	52.3	0.4%
5th Grade Reading (Heber Springs School District)	52.7	52.3	0.4%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	745	756	1.5%
African American	2	4	100%
American Indian	2	5	150%
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	39	29	25.6%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	672	681	1.3%
Two or More Races	25	33	32%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.9%	61%	1.1%

Schools Near Heber Springs 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
Heber Springs Elementary School	Public	K-5	901 Front	Heber Springs	72543	Cleburne County	Heber Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 362-8155	689	51	13.5	60.4%	629 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.3%)	4 (0.6%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.9%)	76.6	100^th of 497 public elementary schools	79.9%		71.5	139^th of 492 public elementary schools	71.7%	39	53.3	48.0	43.6		48.3	54.1	44.7	44.4		47.9	44.3	51.4	27.8		40.5	54.1	50.5	46.0		50.1	$9,164	$2,357	$6,807
West Side Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7295 Greers Ferry Rd	Greers Ferry	72067	Cleburne County	West Side School Dist(Cleburne)	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 825-7744	290	22	13.2	100.0%	278 (95.9%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	60.1	205^th of 497 public elementary schools	58.8%		63.3	182^nd of 492 public elementary schools	63.0%	23	33.3	50.0	45.7	42.3	42.4	33.3	51.5	48.6	42.3	43.6	30.7	33.3	42.9	26.9	33.9	28.2	53.2	22.9	38.5	34.9	$12,166	$2,130	$10,036
Rose Bud Elementary School	Public	K-6	124 School Rd	Rose Bud	72137	White County	Rose Bud School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 556-5152	376	27	14.1	56.6%	349 (92.8%)	2 (0.5%)	16 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	59	212^th of 497 public elementary schools	57.3%		69.5	148^th of 492 public elementary schools	69.9%	64	34.4	33.3	38.7	30.9	34.5	37.3	42.9	43.6	32.7	38.9	44.8	50.0	42.0	16.3	38.0	34.4	40.5	48.4	36.4	39.8	$9,341	$1,618	$7,724
Pangburn Elementary School	Public	K-6	1100 Short St	Pangburn	72121	White County	Pangburn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 728-4912	423	28	15.3	67.8%	407 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	63.5	178^th of 497 public elementary schools	64.2%		53.1	246^th of 492 public elementary schools	50.0%	68	45.9	38.4	36.9	27.4	37.5	45.9	38.5	35.4	23.5	36.2	45.9	46.1	35.4	35.3	40.6	52.5	51.9	41.6	41.1	46.7	$9,501	$1,697	$7,804
Quitman Elementary School	Public	K-5	6275 Heber Springs W	Quitman	72131	Cleburne County	Quitman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 589-2807	369	28	13.2	60.2%	348 (94.3%)	7 (1.9%)	10 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	65.4	165^th of 497 public elementary schools	66.8%		57.7	219^th of 492 public elementary schools	55.5%	54	46.7	48.6	26.6		40.8	46.0	51.4	27.7		41.9	36.5	38.2	37.0		37.3	60.3	48.5	35.4		48.0	$10,665	$1,465	$9,200
Concord Elementary School	Public	K-6	10920 Heber Springs N	Concord	72523	Cleburne County	Concord School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 668-3757	191	17	11.1	67.0%	186 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	41.8	301^st of 497 public elementary schools	39.4%		56.8	224^th of 492 public elementary schools	54.5%	77	22.2	30.0	44.0	17.8	28.2	25.9	36.7	40.0	21.4	30.9	33.3	13.3	44.0	46.4	33.7	29.6	30.0	36.0	21.4	29.1	$12,510	$4,308	$8,202
Midland Elementary School	Public	K-6	3900 Floral Rd	Floral	72534	Independence County	Midland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 345-2413	215	21	10.2	89.3%	202 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (2.8%)	38.9	324^th of 497 public elementary schools	34.8%		50.7	266^th of 492 public elementary schools	45.9%	58	20.0	23.4	25.9	44.8	28.1	20.0	30.0	25.9	44.8	29.7	20.0	20.0	11.1	37.9	22.3	25.7	33.3	33.3	48.3	34.7	$12,571	$4,135	$8,436
Shirley Elementary School	Public	K-6	154 School Dr	Shirley	72153	Van Buren County	Shirley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 518-2223	181	15	12.1	99.4%	174 (96.1%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	28	384^th of 497 public elementary schools	22.7%		33.7	351^st of 492 public elementary schools	28.7%	33	29.6	18.5	15.4	45.0	24.8	29.6	18.5	23.1	40.0	26.5	7.4	44.4	15.4	25.0	22.2	25.9	29.6	12.8	15.0	20.4	$11,972	$2,772	$9,201

Frequently Asked Questions about Heber Springs Elementary School

Is Heber Springs Elementary School a good school?

Heber Springs Elementary School ranks 100^th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Heber Springs Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 689 students attended Heber Springs Elementary School.

What district is Heber Springs Elementary School in?

Heber Springs School District

What is the racial makeup of Heber Springs Elementary School?

Students at Heber Springs Elementary School are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Heber Springs Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Heber Springs Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Heber Springs Middle School
High : Heber Springs High School

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