Pangburn Elementary School

Summary:

Pangburn Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-6 in Pangburn, Arkansas, with 391 students. The school is part of the Pangburn School District, which is ranked 83 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pangburn Elementary generally performs better than the state average on standardized tests, with 37.5% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 33.8% statewide, and 40.6% proficient or better in math compared to 36.4% statewide. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.75% to 78.12% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average and indicates a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Pangburn Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio than the state average, ranging from 13.8 to 15 students per teacher, and spends slightly more per student than the state average at $9,501.

Compared to nearby schools, Pangburn Elementary generally outperforms schools in the Riverview and Midland school districts, which have lower rankings and test scores. However, it lags behind the higher-performing schools in the Searcy and Heber Springs school districts.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1100 Short St
       Pangburn, AR  72121


(501) 728-4912

District: Pangburn School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
178th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,501 Help


Students who attend Pangburn Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Pangburn High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  423

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.2%
Hispanic:
1.7%
Two or more races:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pangburn Elementary School ranks better than 64.2% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.2%), Hispanic (1.7%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pangburn Elementary School is 15.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pangburn Elementary School is $9,501.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Pangburn School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pangburn School District 83rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pangburn Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 54.15 216th 411 47.4%
2006 64.92 149th 402 62.9%
2007 53.91 234th 440 46.8%
2008 70.28 133rd 439 69.7%
2009 69.39 136th 445 69.4%
2010 61.27 190th 457 58.4%
2011 72.32 117th 471 75.2%
2012 69.75 133rd 468 71.6%
2013 74.14 97th 476 79.6%
2014 66.63 146th 471 69.0%
2015 65.74 131st 466 71.9%
2016 76.48 82nd 494 83.4%
2017 62.62 169th 485 65.2%
2018 62.06 184th 480 61.7%
2019 64.13 184th 488 62.3%
2021 44.58 299th 496 39.7%
2022 56.14 234th 487 52.0%
2023 53.12 246th 492 50.0%
2024 63.53 178th 497 64.2%
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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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Open Quote I cannot speak highly enough of this school. Moving my daughter here was probably the best thing I was able to do for her education. The teachers take a personal interest in each student ensuring they do better than their best. Discipline issues are minimal and handled at the lowest level. While I prefer the previous principal (he was very focused on student success as opposed to testing), the new principal seems to be doing well with the students. I would rather drive three hours round trip every day for work than move my daughter from this school district. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pangburn Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 330 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1989 331 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 331
1990 314 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1991 330 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1992 313 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1993 303 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1994 309 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1995 324 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1996 324 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1997 396 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1998 386 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1999 411 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 414
2000 387 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2001 404 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2002 385 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2003 385 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2004 363 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2005 346 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2006 366 2 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 372
2007 376 1 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 386
2008 398 1 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 408
2009 407 3 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 417
2010 394 1 0 11 1 0 0 0 407
2011 403 2 0 8 0 0 0 0 413
2012 426 0 0 13 1 0 0 0 440
2013 438 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 447
2014 424 0 0 8 1 0 0 0 433
2015 386 2 0 5 1 0 1 0 395
2016 351 1 0 6 1 0 1 0 360
2017 359 0 0 9 0 0 1 0 369
2018 363 2 0 14 0 0 1 0 380
2019 379 2 1 10 0 0 2 0 394
2020 354 3 0 11 0 0 4 0 372
2021 329 7 0 10 0 0 6 0 352
2022 344 1 0 12 0 0 2 0 359
2023 377 0 1 8 2 0 3 0 391
2024 407 0 3 7 1 0 5 0 423

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 Pangburn Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 330 22.6 14.6 n/a
1989 331 25.0 13.2 n/a
1990 317 23.0 13.7 41
1991 330 20.6 16.0 34.5
1992 313 19.7 15.8 41.5
1993 303 19.8 15.3 46.2
1994 309 21.7 14.2 50.5
1995 324 20.5 15.8 41.7
1996 324 20.5 15.8 41.7
1997 396 20.2 19.6 34.1
1998 386 20.2 19.1 39.4
1999 414 22.0 18.8 57.7
2000 387 20.0 19.4 57.1
2001 404 27.0 15.0 57.9
2002 385 24.0 16.0 57.1
2003 385 24.0 16.0 57.1
2004 364 27.0 13.5 54.1
2005 351 26.0 13.5 54.7
2006 372 32.0 11.6 52.2
2007 386 32.0 12.1 68.9
2008 408 29.0 14.1 56.1
2009 417 28.0 14.9 60.4
2010 407 33.3 13.1 61.7
2011 413 29.2 14.1 58.4
2012 440 27.6 15.9 57.3
2013 447 32.5 13.7 56.8
2014 433 33.1 13.0 59.6
2015 395 29.0 13.6 60.3
2016 360 31.0 11.6 62.8
2017 369 30.6 12.0 35.2
2018 380 30.1 12.6 32.9
2019 394 28.5 13.8 57.9
2020 372 27.4 13.5 71.8
2021 352 25.3 13.8 78.1
2022 359 25.6 13.9 69.9
2023 391 25.9 15.0 66.8
2024 423 27.5 15.3 67.8

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 Pangburn Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 330 22.6 14.6 n/a
1989 331 25.0 13.2 n/a
1990 317 23.0 13.7 41
1991 330 20.6 16.0 34.5
1992 313 19.7 15.8 41.5
1993 303 19.8 15.3 46.2
1994 309 21.7 14.2 50.5
1995 324 20.5 15.8 41.7
1996 324 20.5 15.8 41.7
1997 396 20.2 19.6 34.1
1998 386 20.2 19.1 39.4
1999 414 22.0 18.8 57.7
2000 387 20.0 19.4 57.1
2001 404 27.0 15.0 57.9
2002 385 24.0 16.0 57.1
2003 385 24.0 16.0 57.1
2004 364 27.0 13.5 54.1
2005 351 26.0 13.5 54.7
2006 372 32.0 11.6 52.2
2007 386 32.0 12.1 68.9
2008 408 29.0 14.1 56.1
2009 417 28.0 14.9 60.4
2010 407 33.3 13.1 61.7
2011 413 29.2 14.1 58.4
2012 440 27.6 15.9 57.3
2013 447 32.5 13.7 56.8
2014 433 33.1 13.0 59.6
2015 395 29.0 13.6 60.3
2016 360 31.0 11.6 62.8
2017 369 30.6 12.0 35.2
2018 380 30.1 12.6 32.9
2019 394 28.5 13.8 57.9
2020 372 27.4 13.5 71.8
2021 352 25.3 13.8 78.1
2022 359 25.6 13.9 69.9
2023 391 25.9 15.0 66.8
2024 423 27.5 15.3 67.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pangburn Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,697 (17.9%) $7,804 (82.1%) $9,501

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pangburn Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 184th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 246th of 492 Elementary schools
 12.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Pangburn Elementary School)74.566.7
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English (Pangburn School District)74.566.7
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Pangburn Elementary School)54.958.8
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pangburn School District)54.958.8
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Pangburn Elementary School)43.143.2
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Science (Pangburn School District)43.143.2
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Pangburn Elementary School)45.125.5
 19.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pangburn School District)45.125.5
 19.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Pangburn Elementary School)63.857.4
 6.4%
   4th Grade English (Pangburn School District)63.857.4
 6.4%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Pangburn Elementary School)57.544.2
 13.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pangburn School District)57.544.2
 13.3%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Pangburn Elementary School)51.139.4
 11.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pangburn School District)51.139.4
 11.7%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Pangburn Elementary School)51.145.9
 5.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Pangburn School District)51.145.9
 5.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Pangburn Elementary School)61.666.7
 5.1%
   5th Grade English (Pangburn School District)61.666.7
 5.1%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Pangburn Elementary School)56.933.3
 23.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pangburn School District)56.933.3
 23.6%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Pangburn Elementary School)46.219.6
 26.6%
   5th Grade Science (Pangburn School District)46.219.6
 26.6%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Pangburn Elementary School)46.225.5
 20.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Pangburn School District)46.225.5
 20.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Pangburn Elementary School)74.769.6
 5.1%
   6th Grade English (Pangburn School District)74.769.6
 5.1%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Pangburn Elementary School)73.466.1
 7.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pangburn School District)73.466.1
 7.3%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Pangburn Elementary School)6242.8
 19.2%
   6th Grade Science (Pangburn School District)6242.8
 19.2%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Pangburn Elementary School)53.141.1
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Pangburn School District)53.141.1
 12%
   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 Students394391
 0.8%
African American20
 100%
American Indian02
Asian11
Hispanic108
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White379377
 0.5%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.9%66.8%
 8.9%


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Students at Pangburn Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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

High : Pangburn High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 423 students attended Pangburn Elementary School.

Pangburn Elementary School ranks 178th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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