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McCrory Elementary School

Summary:

McCrory Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 321 students in grades K-6 in McCrory, Arkansas, a rural community. The school is part of the McCrory School District, which is ranked 102 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McCrory Elementary School has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Arkansas, with a ranking between 22 and 144 over the past 10 years and a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school significantly outperforms the state and district averages in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels, with 44.5% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 55.5% proficient in Mathematics, compared to 35.2% and 50.3% for the district, and 33.8% and 36.4% for the state, respectively. This strong academic performance is likely due to the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12:1 to 14.7:1, and its higher spending per student at $10,139 in 2018-2019.

Interestingly, Bradford Elementary School and Augusta Elementary School, which are nearby schools in the Bradford School District and Augusta School District, respectively, are both lower-performing than McCrory Elementary School. This highlights McCrory's ability to provide a quality education to its students, even in a relatively rural and economically disadvantaged area, as evidenced by the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.13% to 68.22% over the past three years.


Detail:

Public K-6

 509 N Jackson St
       McCrory, AR  72101

(870) 731-2921

District: McCrory School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
144th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,139 Help


Students who attend McCrory Elementary School usually attend:

High:    McCrory High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  307

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.3%
African American:
8.5%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.2% Help


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Compare Details McCrory Elementary School ranks better than 71% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.3%), African American (8.5%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McCrory Elementary School is 12.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McCrory Elementary School is $10,139.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

McCrory School District:

SchoolDigger ranks McCrory School District 102nd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McCrory Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 62.62 161st 411 60.8%
2006 55.37 207th 402 48.5%
2007 64.80 159th 440 63.9%
2008 70.94 127th 439 71.1%
2009 55.39 233rd 445 47.6%
2010 68.35 137th 457 70.0%
2011 62.71 198th 471 58.0%
2012 73.85 93rd 468 80.1%
2013 77.77 68th 476 85.7%
2014 78.68 69th 471 85.4%
2015 75.96 86th 466 81.5%
2016 73.00 98th 494 80.2%
2017 84.00 45th 485 90.7%
2018 85.53 54th 480 88.8%
2019 91.65 22nd 488 95.5%
2021 82.31 65th 496 86.9%
2022 83.08 66th 487 86.4%
2023 78.51 86th 492 82.5%
2024 69.49 144th 497 71.0%
See the entire list of Arkansas Elementary School Rankings!

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 McCrory Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 417 97 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1989 412 86 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 498
1990 396 87 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1991 391 90 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1992 379 77 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1993 367 78 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1994 349 69 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 421
1995 342 62 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 407
1996 342 62 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 407
1997 359 65 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 427
1998 372 53 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 427
1999 361 44 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 408
2000 368 42 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 412
2001 347 44 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2002 318 46 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2003 318 46 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2004 309 46 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2005 308 46 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2006 309 42 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2007 316 41 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2008 316 50 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2009 308 47 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2010 313 48 0 0 0 0 20 0 381
2011 319 45 0 1 0 0 19 0 384
2012 314 44 0 1 0 0 17 0 376
2013 294 37 0 2 0 0 17 0 350
2014 305 37 0 6 0 0 15 0 363
2015 287 39 2 4 0 0 0 0 332
2016 292 36 2 7 0 0 0 0 337
2017 304 36 2 9 0 0 0 0 351
2018 334 34 2 10 0 0 0 0 380
2019 304 36 2 8 0 0 0 0 350
2020 289 36 2 6 0 0 0 0 333
2021 266 26 3 5 1 0 0 0 301
2022 281 30 1 6 0 0 4 0 322
2023 281 29 0 4 0 0 7 0 321
2024 268 26 0 5 0 0 8 0 307

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 McCrory Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 517 28.9 17.8 n/a
1989 498 31.0 16.0 n/a
1990 483 29.0 16.6 39.3
1991 481 26.6 18.0 41.6
1992 456 24.9 18.3 44.3
1993 445 24.6 18.1 45.2
1994 421 25.0 16.8 47.7
1995 407 25.1 16.2 53.6
1996 407 25.1 16.2 53.6
1997 427 26.0 16.4 48.2
1998 427 26.0 16.4 48.2
1999 408 21.1 19.3 53.7
2000 412 29.0 14.2 51.7
2001 393 26.0 15.1 55.7
2002 365 23.0 15.9 58.9
2003 365 23.0 15.9 58.9
2004 356 22.0 16.2 58.4
2005 354 26.0 13.6 62.4
2006 354 21.0 16.9 65.5
2007 360 26.0 13.8 71.9
2008 366 27.0 13.6 62.8
2009 355 25.0 14.2 63.7
2010 381 30.1 13.6 69.3
2011 384 27.0 14.1 69.3
2012 376 26.9 13.9 69.7
2013 350 25.6 13.6 67.1
2014 363 27.5 13.1 65.3
2015 332 26.0 12.7 63.3
2016 337 26.0 12.9 65
2017 351 26.5 13.2 30.8
2018 380 26.6 14.2 27.1
2019 350 25.6 13.6 66.3
2020 333 26.0 12.7 64.6
2021 301 24.9 12.0 62.1
2022 322 24.7 13.0 64
2023 321 21.8 14.7 68.2
2024 307 24.2 12.6 78.2

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 McCrory Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 517 28.9 17.8 n/a
1989 498 31.0 16.0 n/a
1990 483 29.0 16.6 39.3
1991 481 26.6 18.0 41.6
1992 456 24.9 18.3 44.3
1993 445 24.6 18.1 45.2
1994 421 25.0 16.8 47.7
1995 407 25.1 16.2 53.6
1996 407 25.1 16.2 53.6
1997 427 26.0 16.4 48.2
1998 427 26.0 16.4 48.2
1999 408 21.1 19.3 53.7
2000 412 29.0 14.2 51.7
2001 393 26.0 15.1 55.7
2002 365 23.0 15.9 58.9
2003 365 23.0 15.9 58.9
2004 356 22.0 16.2 58.4
2005 354 26.0 13.6 62.4
2006 354 21.0 16.9 65.5
2007 360 26.0 13.8 71.9
2008 366 27.0 13.6 62.8
2009 355 25.0 14.2 63.7
2010 381 30.1 13.6 69.3
2011 384 27.0 14.1 69.3
2012 376 26.9 13.9 69.7
2013 350 25.6 13.6 67.1
2014 363 27.5 13.1 65.3
2015 332 26.0 12.7 63.3
2016 337 26.0 12.9 65
2017 351 26.5 13.2 30.8
2018 380 26.6 14.2 27.1
2019 350 25.6 13.6 66.3
2020 333 26.0 12.7 64.6
2021 301 24.9 12.0 62.1
2022 322 24.7 13.0 64
2023 321 21.8 14.7 68.2
2024 307 24.2 12.6 78.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for McCrory Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,841 (18.2%) $8,298 (81.8%) $10,139

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McCrory Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 22nd of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 86th of 492 Elementary schools
 13%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English (McCrory Elementary School)89.869.8
 20%
   3rd Grade English (McCrory School District)89.869.8
 20%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (McCrory Elementary School)87.262.8
 24.4%
   3rd Grade Math (McCrory School District)87.262.8
 24.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (McCrory Elementary School)76.937.3
 39.6%
   3rd Grade Science (McCrory School District)76.937.3
 39.6%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (McCrory Elementary School)69.225.6
 43.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (McCrory School District)69.225.6
 43.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (McCrory Elementary School)93.290.7
 2.5%
   4th Grade English (McCrory School District)93.290.7
 2.5%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (McCrory Elementary School)68.269.8
 1.6%
   4th Grade Math (McCrory School District)68.269.8
 1.6%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (McCrory Elementary School)65.958.2
 7.7%
   4th Grade Science (McCrory School District)65.958.2
 7.7%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (McCrory Elementary School)68.262.8
 5.4%
   4th Grade Reading (McCrory School District)68.262.8
 5.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (McCrory Elementary School)90.990.7
 0.2%
   5th Grade English (McCrory School District)90.990.7
 0.2%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (McCrory Elementary School)63.655.8
 7.8%
   5th Grade Math (McCrory School District)63.655.8
 7.8%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (McCrory Elementary School)63.651.2
 12.4%
   5th Grade Science (McCrory School District)63.651.2
 12.4%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (McCrory Elementary School)59.151.2
 7.9%
   5th Grade Reading (McCrory School District)59.151.2
 7.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (McCrory Elementary School)9885.7
 12.3%
   6th Grade English (McCrory School District)9885.7
 12.3%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (McCrory Elementary School)67.435.7
 31.7%
   6th Grade Math (McCrory School District)67.435.7
 31.7%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (McCrory Elementary School)67.454.7
 12.7%
   6th Grade Science (McCrory School District)67.454.7
 12.7%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (McCrory Elementary School)59.247.6
 11.6%
   6th Grade Reading (McCrory School District)59.247.6
 11.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students350321
 8.3%
African American3629
 19.4%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic84
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White304281
 7.6%
Two or More Races07
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.3%68.2%
 1.9%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 307 students attended McCrory Elementary School.

Students who attend McCrory Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : McCrory High School

Students at McCrory Elementary School are 87% White, 8% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

McCrory Elementary School ranks 144th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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