Noble Elementary School in Hamburg, AR has a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 with stable enrollment of 442 students and nearly all (99%) eligible for free lunch, indicating a consistently high low–income student population over recent years.
Math proficiency in 2023 is 19%, which is lower than both the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Hamburg School District average of 34%, continuing a downward trend from 27% in 2019.
Reading proficiency stands at 34%, approximately equal to the Hamburg district average (34%) but below the state average of 40%, with gradual declines observed since 2017 when it was 47%.
Science proficiency in 2022 is 28%, which is lower than the state average of 36% and roughly equal to the district average of 29%.
The school's graduation rate is 95%, higher than the state average of 88%, maintaining consistently strong outcomes in this metric.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
442 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥95%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-84%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
15%
19%
White
65%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% AR state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% AR state average).
How many students attend Noble Elementary School?
442 students attend Noble Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Noble Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Noble Elementary School?
Noble Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Noble Elementary School offer ?
Noble Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Noble Elementary School part of?
Noble Elementary School is part of Hamburg School District.
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