C
Below Average
56/100

Waldron Elementary School

📚 K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 1895 RICE ST, Waldron, AR 72958
Overall
C
56/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 38% · Math 55% proficient · 36th 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

56
Repit Score
out of 100
511
Students
enrolled
13.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%36/100reading 34th percentile, math 38th 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: 19% 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 −10 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 proficiency38% (−5 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency55% (+9 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
White37%52%reading -16 pts, math -14 pts18th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%55%reading -2 pts, math +4 pts56th percentile (list)
Low-income32%47%reading -3 pts, math -1 pts34th 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 1895 RICE ST
City Waldron
ZIP Code 72958
District 0513680
NCES School ID 051368001120
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 72958

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $42,372
Per Capita Income $22,937
Poverty Rate 12.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.0%
High School or Higher 82.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $91,600
Median Rent $691
Owner-Occupied 74.0%
Renter-Occupied 26.0%
View full data for ZIP 72958 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Waldron Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 80.0%
Hispanic/Latino 10.6%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More Races 3.7%
American Indian 1.8%
Black 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 511
Teachers (FTE) 38.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Waldron Elementary School?
Waldron Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 56 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 Waldron Elementary School?
Waldron Elementary School has 511 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1.
What grades does Waldron Elementary School serve?
Waldron Elementary School serves grades K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Waldron Elementary School receive per student?
Waldron Elementary School receives $12,439 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Waldron Elementary School in 72958 ▼
Avg Home Value
$145,573
Avg Monthly Rent
$792
1-Year Change
+10.9%
% Renters
26.0%

Other Schools in 72958

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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