Serving 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Elgin B Milton Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elgin B Milton Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Elgin B Milton Primary School's student population of 565 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elgin B Milton Primary School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elgin B Milton Primary School is 0.26, 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
#327 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
19%
White
86%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elgin B Milton Primary School's ranking?
Elgin B Milton Primary School is ranked #327 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Elgin B Milton Primary School?
565 students attend Elgin B Milton Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Elgin B Milton Primary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elgin B Milton Primary School?
Elgin B Milton Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elgin B Milton Primary School offer ?
Elgin B Milton Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Elgin B Milton Primary School part of?
Elgin B Milton Primary School is part of Ozark School District.
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