Serving 432 students in grades 4-6, Pocahontas Upper Elem. School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pocahontas Upper Elem. School's student population of 432 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pocahontas Upper Elem. School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pocahontas Upper Elem. School is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#672 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
2%
19%
White
73%
58%
Hawaiian
14%
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
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 Pocahontas Upper Elem. School's ranking?
Pocahontas Upper Elem. School is ranked #672 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Pocahontas Upper Elem. School often compared to?
Pocahontas Upper Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maynard Elementary School, Pocahontas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Pocahontas Upper Elem. School?
432 students attend Pocahontas Upper Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Pocahontas Upper Elem. School students are White, 14% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pocahontas Upper Elem. School?
Pocahontas Upper Elem. School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pocahontas Upper Elem. School offer ?
Pocahontas Upper Elem. School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pocahontas Upper Elem. School part of?
Pocahontas Upper Elem. School is part of Pocahontas School District.
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