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Melbourne Elementary School

Summary:

Melbourne Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 481 students in grades K-6 in Melbourne, Arkansas. The school is part of the Melbourne School District, which is ranked 20th out of 252 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Melbourne Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Arkansas, with a statewide ranking between 43-157 over the past 10 years. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are generally higher than the state averages, indicating strong academic achievement. For example, in 2023-2024, Melbourne Elementary had 52.7% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 36.4%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.5 to 16.7 over the past 3 years, which is lower than the nearby schools, suggesting that students may receive more individualized attention and support.

Interestingly, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Melbourne Elementary School has decreased from 64.52% in 2020-2021 to 44.49% in 2022-2023, indicating that the school serves a lower proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Salem Elementary School, Cave City Elementary School, Calico Rock Elementary School, and Izard County Cons. Elementary School, which have higher free and reduced lunch rates.


Detail:

Public K-6

 303 School Dr
       Melbourne, AR  72556

(870) 368-4500

District: Melbourne School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
97th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,117 Help


Students who attend Melbourne Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Melbourne High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  398

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.5%
Hispanic:
3.0%
Asian:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.8% Help


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Compare Details Melbourne Elementary School ranks better than 80.5% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.03. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.5%), Hispanic (3%), American Indian (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Melbourne Elementary School is 9.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Melbourne Elementary School is $9,117.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Melbourne School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Melbourne School District 20th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Melbourne Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 86.88 28th 411 93.2%
2006 78.72 62nd 402 84.6%
2007 77.79 75th 440 83.0%
2008 82.16 45th 439 89.7%
2009 65.55 167th 445 62.5%
2010 66.48 147th 457 67.8%
2011 64.32 183rd 471 61.1%
2012 64.12 186th 468 60.3%
2013 66.18 160th 476 66.4%
2014 57.29 221st 471 53.1%
2015 30.60 352nd 466 24.5%
2016 57.49 202nd 494 59.1%
2017 75.68 94th 485 80.6%
2018 86.24 49th 480 89.8%
2019 86.62 43rd 488 91.2%
2021 82.32 64th 496 87.1%
2022 75.80 103rd 487 78.9%
2023 67.66 157th 492 68.1%
2024 77.03 97th 497 80.5%
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 Melbourne Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 218 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1989 221 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 222
1990 243 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1991 248 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1992 267 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1993 295 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1994 286 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1995 286 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1996 286 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1997 291 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1998 307 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1999 290 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2000 300 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 301
2001 301 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 304
2002 316 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 320
2003 316 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 320
2004 315 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 317
2005 293 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 296
2006 298 1 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 305
2007 280 1 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 286
2008 281 1 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 289
2009 312 2 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 321
2010 314 4 3 3 3 0 1 0 328
2011 345 5 1 2 3 0 6 0 362
2012 338 5 2 2 3 0 4 0 354
2013 350 4 1 1 2 0 7 0 365
2014 342 2 0 5 4 0 13 0 366
2015 327 2 0 4 2 0 12 0 347
2016 338 5 0 5 3 0 0 0 351
2017 432 4 0 11 7 0 0 0 454
2018 426 3 0 18 10 0 0 0 457
2019 432 3 0 11 8 0 0 0 454
2020 507 4 0 11 8 1 0 0 531
2021 469 0 0 15 11 1 0 0 496
2022 453 0 0 17 7 2 0 0 479
2023 458 2 3 14 3 1 0 0 481
2024 376 2 3 12 3 0 2 0 398

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 Melbourne Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 219 16.8 13.0 n/a
1989 222 18.0 12.3 n/a
1990 244 18.0 13.5 34.4
1991 253 17.6 14.3 35.6
1992 269 16.6 16.2 35.7
1993 297 17.8 16.7 43.1
1994 287 18.6 15.4 38.3
1995 289 18.8 15.4 37.4
1996 289 18.8 15.4 37.4
1997 292 18.8 15.5 38
1998 307 18.8 16.3 39.1
1999 290 17.6 16.5 49.7
2000 301 24.0 12.5 45.2
2001 304 23.0 13.2 46.1
2002 320 23.0 13.9 57.8
2003 320 23.0 13.9 57.8
2004 317 24.0 13.2 58.7
2005 296 27.0 11.0 57.4
2006 305 20.0 15.3 51.5
2007 286 25.0 11.4 62.6
2008 289 26.0 11.1 58.5
2009 321 23.0 14.0 58.6
2010 328 27.1 12.6 68.9
2011 362 23.3 15.5 67.7
2012 354 25.2 14.0 74.9
2013 365 26.5 13.7 69.3
2014 366 26.2 13.9 63.4
2015 347 27.0 12.8 65.1
2016 351 23.0 15.2 66.4
2017 454 30.2 15.0 35.2
2018 457 30.7 14.8 35.2
2019 454 31.8 14.2 51.1
2020 531 33.8 15.7 59.3
2021 496 34.8 14.2 64.5
2022 479 28.5 16.7 59.7
2023 481 41.7 11.5 44.5
2024 398 40.0 9.9 62.8

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 Melbourne Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 219 16.8 13.0 n/a
1989 222 18.0 12.3 n/a
1990 244 18.0 13.5 34.4
1991 253 17.6 14.3 35.6
1992 269 16.6 16.2 35.7
1993 297 17.8 16.7 43.1
1994 287 18.6 15.4 38.3
1995 289 18.8 15.4 37.4
1996 289 18.8 15.4 37.4
1997 292 18.8 15.5 38
1998 307 18.8 16.3 39.1
1999 290 17.6 16.5 49.7
2000 301 24.0 12.5 45.2
2001 304 23.0 13.2 46.1
2002 320 23.0 13.9 57.8
2003 320 23.0 13.9 57.8
2004 317 24.0 13.2 58.7
2005 296 27.0 11.0 57.4
2006 305 20.0 15.3 51.5
2007 286 25.0 11.4 62.6
2008 289 26.0 11.1 58.5
2009 321 23.0 14.0 58.6
2010 328 27.1 12.6 68.9
2011 362 23.3 15.5 67.7
2012 354 25.2 14.0 74.9
2013 365 26.5 13.7 69.3
2014 366 26.2 13.9 63.4
2015 347 27.0 12.8 65.1
2016 351 23.0 15.2 66.4
2017 454 30.2 15.0 35.2
2018 457 30.7 14.8 35.2
2019 454 31.8 14.2 51.1
2020 531 33.8 15.7 59.3
2021 496 34.8 14.2 64.5
2022 479 28.5 16.7 59.7
2023 481 41.7 11.5 44.5
2024 398 40.0 9.9 62.8

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 Melbourne Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,439 (26.8%) $6,679 (73.3%) $9,117

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Melbourne 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 43rd of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 157th of 492 Elementary schools
 23.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Melbourne Elementary School)84.477.9
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English (Melbourne School District)84.477.9
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Melbourne Elementary School)76.669.5
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Melbourne School District)76.669.5
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Melbourne Elementary School)48.441.4
 7%
   3rd Grade Science (Melbourne School District)48.441.4
 7%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Melbourne Elementary School)48.446.6
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Melbourne School District)48.446.6
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Melbourne Elementary School)86.664.2
 22.4%
   4th Grade English (Melbourne School District)86.664.2
 22.4%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Melbourne Elementary School)82.142
 40.1%
   4th Grade Math (Melbourne School District)82.142
 40.1%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Melbourne Elementary School)62.747.8
 14.9%
   4th Grade Science (Melbourne School District)62.747.8
 14.9%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Melbourne Elementary School)53.840.6
 13.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Melbourne School District)53.840.6
 13.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Melbourne Elementary School)78.876.8
 2%
   5th Grade English (Melbourne School District)78.876.8
 2%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Melbourne Elementary School)73.241.1
 32.1%
   5th Grade Math (Melbourne School District)73.241.1
 32.1%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Melbourne Elementary School)58.628.6
 30%
   5th Grade Science (Melbourne School District)58.628.6
 30%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Melbourne Elementary School)59.225
 34.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Melbourne School District)59.225
 34.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Melbourne Elementary School)92.277.9
 14.3%
   6th Grade English (Melbourne School District)92.277.9
 14.3%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Melbourne Elementary School)7857.7
 20.3%
   6th Grade Math (Melbourne School District)7857.7
 20.3%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Melbourne Elementary School)74.159.3
 14.8%
   6th Grade Science (Melbourne School District)74.159.3
 14.8%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Melbourne Elementary School)59.857.6
 2.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Melbourne School District)59.857.6
 2.2%
   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 Students454481
 5.9%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian83
 62.5%
Asian03
Hispanic1114
 27.3%
Pacific Islander01
White432458
 6%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.1%44.5%
 6.6%

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Students at Melbourne Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 398 students attended Melbourne Elementary School.

Melbourne Elementary School ranks 97th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

High : Melbourne High School


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