Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mountain Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 68% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mountain Springs Elementary School's student population of 500 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Springs Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#144 out of 997 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
2%
19%
White
78%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain Springs Elementary School is ranked #144 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Mountain Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakewood Elementary School, Magness Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Mountain Springs Elementary School?
500 students attend Mountain Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mountain Springs Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Springs Elementary School?
Mountain Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mountain Springs Elementary School offer ?
Mountain Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Mountain Springs Elementary School part of?
Mountain Springs Elementary School is part of Cabot School District.
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