D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Stewart Elementary School

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 625 IRVING ST, Forrest City, AR 72335
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 19% · Math 30% proficient · 6th percentile in Arkansas
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arkansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
418
Students
enrolled
19.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%6/100reading 5th percentile, math 7th percentile among Arkansas elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 37% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arkansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −4 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arkansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency19% (−24 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency30% (−16 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arkansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White30%30%reading -23 pts, math -36 pts2nd percentile (list)
Black18%28%reading -8 pts, math -5 pts23rd percentile (list)
Low-income20%30%reading -15 pts, math -18 pts8th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 625 IRVING ST
City Forrest City
ZIP Code 72335
District 0506270
NCES School ID 050627000350
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 72335

Understanding the community around Stewart Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $40,237
Per Capita Income $19,605
Poverty Rate 27.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 9.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%
High School or Higher 83.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $85,600
Median Rent $762
Owner-Occupied 46.8%
Renter-Occupied 53.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Stewart Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.4%
Female 53.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 94.0%
White 3.8%
Hispanic/Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More Races 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 418
Teachers (FTE) 21.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Stewart Elementary School?
Stewart Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Stewart Elementary School?
Stewart Elementary School has 418 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1.
What grades does Stewart Elementary School serve?
Stewart Elementary School serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Stewart Elementary School receive per student?
Stewart Elementary School receives $17,420 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Stewart Elementary School in 72335 ▼
Avg Home Value
$73,781
Avg Monthly Rent
$846
1-Year Change
+4.6%
% Renters
53.2%

Other Schools in 72335

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026