Summary:
The Lafayette County School District in Arkansas has only one elementary school, Lafayette County Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. The school's performance data paints a concerning picture, with consistently low proficiency rates on standardized tests that fall well below state averages across multiple subject areas and grade levels.
Despite the district's relatively high spending per student and small class sizes at Lafayette County Elementary, the school's academic outcomes remain significantly behind. Only 7.6% to 22.1% of students are proficient or better in English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics, compared to state averages of 33.8% to 36.4%. The school's performance on ACT Aspire tests in 2022-2023 also shows low proficiency rates, ranging from 3% in 6th grade Mathematics to 58.7% in 3rd grade English.
The high poverty rate at Lafayette County Elementary, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges. While the resource allocation suggests that funding is not the primary issue, the school may need to implement comprehensive, evidence-based strategies to address the root causes of its low performance and support the academic and social-emotional needs of its students.
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