Junction City Elementary School

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Junction City Elementary School ranks 352 nd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Junction City Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 384 students in grades K-6 in Junction City, Arkansas. The school is part of the Junction City School District, which is ranked 196 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Junction City Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools over the past decade, with a ranking between 333-440 out of around 500 schools. The school has maintained a 1-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger during this time period. Academically, the school consistently underperforms the state average in proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels, with particularly low performance in 6th grade. The school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.82% to 70.05% over the past three school years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite spending $11,178 per student, which is higher than the state average, the school's academic outcomes have not improved.

In comparison, the nearby schools in the El Dorado School District, such as Northwest Elementary, Hugh Goodwin Elementary, and Yocum Elementary, generally outperform Junction City Elementary School in academic proficiency rates. Additionally, Parkers Chapel Elementary School, which is ranked 70th out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools, also outperforms Junction City Elementary across all academic metrics. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the school's inconsistent performance over the years suggest that Junction City Elementary may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the unique needs of its student population and improve academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-6

200 W Holly Rd
Junction City, AR 71749

(870) 924-4578

District: Junction City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
352^nd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,178

Students who attend Junction City Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Junction City High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 372

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.5%

African American:

37.6%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Junction City Elementary School ranks worse than 70.8% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.56. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.5%), African American (37.6%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Junction City Elementary School is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare Junction City Elementary School employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Junction City Elementary School is $11,178.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Junction City Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Junction City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Junction City School District 196^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Junction City Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	40.64	283^rd	411	31.1%
2006	58.79	189^th	402	53.0%
2007	55.91	215^th	440	51.1%
2008	46.09	285^th	439	35.1%
2009	44.87	289^th	445	35.1%
2010	49.53	281^st	457	38.5%
2011	45.96	310^th	471	34.2%
2012	52.31	270^th	468	42.3%
2013	44.74	318^th	476	33.2%
2014	25.52	397^th	471	15.7%
2015	12.74	440^th	466	5.6%
2016	33.06	376^th	494	23.9%
2017	23.67	401^st	485	17.3%
2018	25.18	390^th	480	18.8%
2019	23.30	398^th	488	18.4%
2021	20.08	408^th	496	17.7%
2022	27.10	378^th	487	22.4%
2023	39.62	333^rd	492	32.3%
2024	34.56	352^nd	497	29.2%

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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 Junction City Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	398	238	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	636
1989	407	234	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	641
1990	425	223	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	648
1991	434	214	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	648
1992	439	232	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	671
1993	438	236	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	674
1994	414	222	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	636
1995	303	132	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	435
1996	303	132	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	435
1997	300	114	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	414
1998	235	89	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	326
1999	249	124	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	375
2000	195	102	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	298
2001	189	114	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	305
2002	207	102	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	311
2003	207	102	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	311
2004	217	102	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	322
2005	219	97	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	320
2006	237	100	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	342
2007	228	103	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	333
2008	191	101	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	295
2009	197	97	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	296
2010	180	87	0	2	1	0	1	271
2011	178	83	0	4	1	0	0	266
2012	162	74	0	5	1	0	0	242
2013	179	70	0	4	1	0	0	254
2014	179	77	0	4	0	0	0	260
2015	206	125	0	9	0	0	0	340
2016	184	121	1	13	0	0	0	319
2017	187	145	0	10	0	0	0	342
2018	199	136	2	9	1	0	0	347
2019	201	131	1	5	0	0	1	339
2020	209	146	1	4	0	0	1	361
2021	198	129	1	4	2	0	10	344
2022	211	119	1	4	6	0	14	355
2023	217	142	0	2	5	0	18	384
2024	210	140	0	1	5	1	15	372

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 Junction City Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	636	33.0	19.2	n/a
1989	641	39.0	16.4	n/a
1990	648	39.0	16.6	30.7
1991	648	33.8	19.1	24.2
1992	671	36.4	18.4	30.4
1993	674	40.5	16.6	32.9
1994	636	36.8	17.3	30.8
1995	435	26.4	16.5	37.9
1996	435	26.4	16.5	37.9
1997	414	29.9	13.8	35
1998	326	29.9	10.9	53.1
1999	375	18.5	20.3	56.3
2000	298	25.0	11.9	75.8
2001	305	22.0	13.9	48.2
2002	311	22.0	14.1	41.8
2003	311	22.0	14.1	41.8
2004	322	23.0	14.0	46.3
2005	320	25.0	12.8	46.3
2006	342	23.0	14.9	48.8
2007	333	26.0	12.8	57.4
2008	295	26.0	11.3	51.2
2009	296	25.0	11.8	52
2010	271	23.0	11.7	56.1
2011	266	21.7	12.2	64.7
2012	242	20.0	12.0	72.3
2013	254	19.0	13.3	72.4
2014	260	19.6	13.2	66.5
2015	340	23.0	14.7	70.3
2016	319	23.0	13.8	75.2
2017	342	21.7	15.7	43.6
2018	347	20.4	16.9	40.3
2019	339	22.6	14.9	66.4
2020	361	21.2	16.9	67.6
2021	344	22.8	15.0	63.4
2022	355	27.9	12.7	62.8
2023	384	26.4	14.5	70.1
2024	372	28.0	13.2	68.3

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 Junction City Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	636	33.0	19.2	n/a
1989	641	39.0	16.4	n/a
1990	648	39.0	16.6	30.7
1991	648	33.8	19.1	24.2
1992	671	36.4	18.4	30.4
1993	674	40.5	16.6	32.9
1994	636	36.8	17.3	30.8
1995	435	26.4	16.5	37.9
1996	435	26.4	16.5	37.9
1997	414	29.9	13.8	35
1998	326	29.9	10.9	53.1
1999	375	18.5	20.3	56.3
2000	298	25.0	11.9	75.8
2001	305	22.0	13.9	48.2
2002	311	22.0	14.1	41.8
2003	311	22.0	14.1	41.8
2004	322	23.0	14.0	46.3
2005	320	25.0	12.8	46.3
2006	342	23.0	14.9	48.8
2007	333	26.0	12.8	57.4
2008	295	26.0	11.3	51.2
2009	296	25.0	11.8	52
2010	271	23.0	11.7	56.1
2011	266	21.7	12.2	64.7
2012	242	20.0	12.0	72.3
2013	254	19.0	13.3	72.4
2014	260	19.6	13.2	66.5
2015	340	23.0	14.7	70.3
2016	319	23.0	13.8	75.2
2017	342	21.7	15.7	43.6
2018	347	20.4	16.9	40.3
2019	339	22.6	14.9	66.4
2020	361	21.2	16.9	67.6
2021	344	22.8	15.0	63.4
2022	355	27.9	12.7	62.8
2023	384	26.4	14.5	70.1
2024	372	28.0	13.2	68.3

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 Junction City Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,434 (21.8%)	$8,744 (78.2%)	$11,178

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Junction City Elementary School

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 398^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 333^rd of 492 Elementary schools	13.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Junction City Elementary School)	60	60.9	0.9%
3rd Grade English (Junction City School District)	60	60.9	0.9%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Junction City Elementary School)	53.3	69.5	16.2%
3rd Grade Math (Junction City School District)	53.3	69.5	16.2%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Junction City Elementary School)	15.6	41.3	25.7%
3rd Grade Science (Junction City School District)	15.6	41.3	25.7%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Junction City Elementary School)	15.6	36.9	21.3%
3rd Grade Reading (Junction City School District)	15.6	36.9	21.3%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Junction City Elementary School)	55.8	66	10.2%
4th Grade English (Junction City School District)	55.8	66	10.2%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Junction City Elementary School)	30.2	34	3.8%
4th Grade Math (Junction City School District)	30.2	34	3.8%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Junction City Elementary School)	25.6	34	8.4%
4th Grade Science (Junction City School District)	25.6	34	8.4%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Junction City Elementary School)	30.2	38	7.8%
4th Grade Reading (Junction City School District)	30.2	38	7.8%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Junction City Elementary School)	78	52.2	25.8%
5th Grade English (Junction City School District)	78	52.2	25.8%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Junction City Elementary School)	23.7	26.9	3.2%
5th Grade Math (Junction City School District)	23.7	26.9	3.2%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Junction City Elementary School)	25.5	23.9	1.6%
5th Grade Science (Junction City School District)	25.5	23.9	1.6%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Junction City Elementary School)	30.5	26.9	3.6%
5th Grade Reading (Junction City School District)	30.5	26.9	3.6%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Junction City Elementary School)	73.8	53.4	20.4%
6th Grade English (Junction City School District)	73.8	53.4	20.4%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Junction City Elementary School)	38.1	33.3	4.8%
6th Grade Math (Junction City School District)	38.1	33.3	4.8%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Junction City Elementary School)	30.9	28.9	2%
6th Grade Science (Junction City School District)	30.9	28.9	2%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Junction City Elementary School)	23.8	35.6	11.8%
6th Grade Reading (Junction City School District)	23.8	35.6	11.8%
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	339	384	13.3%
African American	131	142	8.4%
American Indian	0	5
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	5	2	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	201	217	8%
Two or More Races	1	18	1700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.4%	70.1%	3.7%

Schools Near Junction City 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
Junction City Elementary School	Public	K-6	200 W Holly Rd	Junction City	71749	Union County	Junction City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 924-4578	372	28	13.2	68.3%	210 (56.5%)	140 (37.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.0%)	34.6	352^nd of 497 public elementary schools	29.2%		39.6	333^rd of 492 public elementary schools	32.3%	19	27.6	38.3	27.8	15.9	26.6	25.8	38.3	24.1	14.3	24.8	27.6	31.9	26.0	30.1	28.9	25.8	51.1	35.2	11.1	29.3	$11,178	$2,434	$8,744
Parkers Chapel Elementary School	Public	K-6	401 Parkers Chapel Rd	El Dorado	71730	Union County	Parkers Chapel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 862-9767	419	28	14.8	40.8%	350 (83.5%)	32 (7.6%)	20 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.6%)	81.3	70^th of 497 public elementary schools	85.9%		76.6	106^th of 492 public elementary schools	78.5%	36	50.0	54.4	39.1	38.9	45.5	53.5	52.7	42.2	38.9	46.8	53.5	59.6	68.7	53.7	59.3	50.0	47.3	42.2	48.1	46.8	$7,963	$808	$7,155
Yocum Elementary School	Public	K-4	308 S College St	El Dorado	71730	Union County	El Dorado School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 864-5096	575	40	14.2	99.8%	113 (19.7%)	377 (65.6%)	47 (8.2%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.4%)	16	437^th of 497 public elementary schools	12.1%		19.1	414^th of 492 public elementary schools	15.9%	23	20.6	19.8			20.2	20.4	16.5			18.9	20.3	20.6			20.5	13.4	15.5			14.2	$9,583	$1,257	$8,325
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School	Public	K-4	201 E Fifth St	El Dorado	71730	Union County	El Dorado School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 864-5071	474	26	18.2	104.6%	268 (56.5%)	141 (29.7%)	37 (7.8%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.9%)	88.7	38^th of 497 public elementary schools	92.4%		77.9	92^nd of 492 public elementary schools	81.3%	54	60.8	61.8			61.4	58.1	61.2			59.7	47.3	65.3			56.6	50.5	44.9			47.7	$7,563	$1,133	$6,430
Northwest Elementary School	Public	K-4	1600 N College Ave	El Dorado	71730	Union County	El Dorado School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 864-5078	470	26	17.8	100.0%	142 (30.2%)	238 (50.6%)	56 (11.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.4%)	33.7	356^th of 497 public elementary schools	28.4%		62.3	192^nd of 492 public elementary schools	61.0%	164	31.2	29.1			30.1	32.2	28.5			30.3	29.0	15.8			22.3	31.2	21.0			26.1	$8,383	$1,858	$6,525

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