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Fordyce Elementary Schools

350 Redbug Cir
Fordyce, AR 71742
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fordyce Elementary Schools ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in AR
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Fordyce Elementary Schools's student population of 370 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
370 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Fordyce Elementary Schools ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fordyce Elementary Schools is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#539 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
40-44%
39%
34%
40%
34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
49%
19%
White
43%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fordyce Elementary Schools's ranking?
Fordyce Elementary Schools is ranked #539 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Fordyce Elementary Schools?
370 students attend Fordyce Elementary Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Fordyce Elementary Schools students are Black, 43% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fordyce Elementary Schools?
Fordyce Elementary Schools has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fordyce Elementary Schools offer ?
Fordyce Elementary Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fordyce Elementary Schools part of?
Fordyce Elementary Schools is part of Fordyce School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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