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East End School District

114 Panther Dr
Bigelow, AR 72016
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 630 students in East End School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in East End School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
630 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East End School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#99 out of 259 school districts
(Top 50%)
39%
38%
41%
40%
38%
36%
≥90%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
9%
15%
% Black
3%
19%
% White
83%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,689 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,559 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,689
$13,132
Spending / Student
$11,559
$13,043

Best East End School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anne Watson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2768 Hwy 60 E
Bigelow, AR 72016
(501) 759-2638
Grades: K-6
| 322 students
Rank: #22.
Bigelow High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 E Panther Dr
Bigelow, AR 72016
(501) 759-2602
Grades: 7-12
| 308 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East End School District?
East End School District manages 2 public schools serving 630 students.
What is the rank of East End School District?
East End School District is ranked #91 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in East End School District?
83% of East End School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East End School District?
East End School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is East End School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,559 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 630 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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