Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Elgin B Milton Primary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). 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 equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- 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 527 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
527 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Elgin B Milton Primary School ranks within the top 30% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elgin B Milton Primary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#287 out of 989 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
White
88%
57%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)n/a
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elgin B Milton Primary School's ranking?
Elgin B Milton Primary School is ranked #287 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
527 students attend Elgin B Milton Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Elgin B Milton Primary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 equal to the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elgin B Milton Primary School offer ?
Elgin B Milton Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
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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