Serving 25 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hope Academy Of Nwa Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hope Academy Of Nwa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hope Academy Of Nwa Elementary School's student population of 25 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Hope Academy Of Nwa 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 Hope Academy Of Nwa Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#876 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
64%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hope Academy Of Nwa Elementary School's ranking?
Hope Academy Of Nwa Elementary School is ranked #876 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Hope Academy Of Nwa Elementary School?
25 students attend Hope Academy Of Nwa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Hope Academy Of Nwa Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hope Academy Of Nwa Elementary School?
Hope Academy Of Nwa Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hope Academy Of Nwa Elementary School offer ?
Hope Academy Of Nwa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hope Academy Of Nwa Elementary School part of?
Hope Academy Of Nwa Elementary School is part of HOPE Academy Of Northwest Arkansas School District.
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