Rison Elementary School

About Rison Elementary School

Rison Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of the city of Rison, Arkansas. It is part of the Rison School District and serves students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. Rison Elementary School is committed to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students. The school’s mission is to promote academic excellence, foster social and emotional growth, and create a culture of respect and responsibility.
Rison Elementary School offers a variety of educational programs to meet the needs of its students. The school’s curriculum is aligned with the Arkansas State Standards and focuses on the development of critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including art, music, physical education, and sports.
Rison Elementary School is dedicated to providing a positive learning experience for all students. The school is committed to fostering a community of respect and responsibility, and providing a safe and supportive learning environment. The school staff is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and to helping them become productive members of society.

Address:	700 Main Rison, AR 71665
Phone:	(870) 325-6894
Site:	www.rison.k12.ar.us
Grades:	Pre-K – 6
Enrollment:	430 students

Overview Rison Elementary School

Rison Elementary School serves 430 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Rison Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Rison Elementary School

Rison Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Rison Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.