Cabe Elementary School in Gurdon, AR serves 298 students from kindergarten to 6th grade, with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the 16:1 ratio reported in recent years.
Math proficiency at Cabe Elementary is 40–44%, which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 39%, while reading proficiency is 30–34%, lower than the state average of 40%.
Science proficiency ranges from 25–29%, also lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%.
The school's overall state ranking improved from #871 in 2019 to #560 in 2023 but remains in the bottom 50% of Arkansas schools.
Enrollment and free lunch eligibility show demographic trends with total students decreasing from 351 in 2018 to 298 currently and free lunch eligibility increasing from 28% in 2018 to 64% in 2023, indicating higher socioeconomic need among the student body.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cabe Elementary School's student population of 365 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
365 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cabe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cabe Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#560 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
20%
19%
White
64%
57%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cabe Elementary School's ranking?
Cabe Elementary School is ranked #560 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Cabe Elementary School?
365 students attend Cabe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Cabe Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cabe Elementary School?
Cabe Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cabe Elementary School offer ?
Cabe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cabe Elementary School part of?
Cabe Elementary School is part of Gurdon School District.
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