C
Below Average
53/100

Hector Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 104 SYCAMORE ST, Hector, AR 72843
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 32% · Math 47% proficient · 30th percentile in Arkansas
Resources
A
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

53
Repit Score
out of 100
360
Students
enrolled
14.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%30/100reading 20th percentile, math 40th percentile among Arkansas middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 22% 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 −13 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 proficiency32% (−11 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency47% (+1 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
White32%47%reading -23 pts, math -13 pts11th percentile (list)
Low-income32%47%reading -4 pts, math +6 pts46th 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 104 SYCAMORE ST
City Hector
ZIP Code 72843
District 0507620
NCES School ID 050762000471
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 72843

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,071
Per Capita Income $23,876
Poverty Rate 12.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%
High School or Higher 70.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $119,600
Median Rent $877
Owner-Occupied 86.0%
Renter-Occupied 14.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hector Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 94.2%
Hispanic/Latino 3.1%
Black 1.1%
Two or More Races 1.4%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 360
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hector Elementary School?
Hector Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 53 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Hector Elementary School?
Hector Elementary School has 360 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1.
What grades does Hector Elementary School serve?
Hector Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hector Elementary School receive per student?
Hector Elementary School receives $16,667 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hector Elementary School in 72843 ▼
Avg Home Value
$191,118
Avg Monthly Rent
$882
1-Year Change
+6.8%
% Renters
14.0%

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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