Enrollment
170
Elementary
DISTRICT 185 · STATE 418
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 050040505140
COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL
122 E. ADAIR STREET, VANDERVOORT, AR 71972 · (870) 387-6923 · Polk County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL170 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.2:1 · STATE 16.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
98%
167 students
DISTRICT 98% · STATE 70%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 55 | 32% |
| Grade 1 | 59 | 35% |
| Grade 2 | 55 | 32% |
| Ungraded | 1 | 1% |
Student demographics
47%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 61% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL this school | 170 | 98.2% | N/A |
| COSSATOT RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WICKES | 200 | 98.5% | 49.9% |
| WOODROW WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARAGOULD | 233 | 100.0% | 39.6% |
| BALDWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARAGOULD | 221 | 100.0% | 33.1% |
| WEINER ELEMENTARY WEINER | 126 | 97.6% | 47.5% |
| RANDY HUGHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BLEVINS | 196 | 89.3% | 19.0% |
Matched among Arkansas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 170 | #497 of 531 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 98.2% | #133 of 513 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 170 | 12.3 | 13.8:1 | 98% (167) |
| 2023-24 | 171 | 11.2 | 15.2:1 | 98% (168) |
| 2022-23 | 153 | 10.1 | 15.1:1 | 98% (150) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL.
About COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL
COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL is a small elementary school found in VANDERVOORT, Arkansas. The school serves 170 students in kindergarten through 2 in 2024-25. The average among elementary schools in Arkansas is roughly 418 students; this school is 59% smaller than that.
COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT operates 4 schools. Combined enrollment is 855 students.
White students account for 70% of enrollment at COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL. Smaller groups are 17% Hispanic and 10% multiracial. For comparison, the population of Polk County is roughly 88% White. COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL has a diversity index of 47%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The school has about 13.8 students per teacher and 12.3 full-time-equivalent teachers. That ratio is under the 16.0:1 average for elementary schools in Arkansas. Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 98%. That is higher than the 74% average for public schools in Polk County.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Polk County show that median household income is about $49,191, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 12% of people live in poverty. Federal data list 11 public schools in Polk County, with a combined enrollment of about 3,063.
The closest public school, COSSATOT RIVER HIGH SCHOOL, is about 1.1 miles from COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL. Within ten miles are 2 other public schools.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Rural: Remote: in rural territory far from an urban area.
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Polk County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
19,361
Census ACS
Median income
$49,191
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
3,063 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
- COSSATOT RIVER HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 388 students
- COSSATOT RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 200 students
- UMPIRE K-12 SCHOOLCombined · 97 students
Nearby schools
- COSSATOT RIVER HIGH SCHOOL1.1 mi · 388
- COSSATOT RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL6.1 mi · 200
- LOUISE DURHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL15.7 mi · 357
- MENA MIDDLE SCHOOL15.9 mi · 393
- POLK COUNTY VIRTUAL ACADEMY16.0 mi · 12
- MENA HIGH SCHOOL16.0 mi · 503
Frequently asked questions
About COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOLHow many students attend COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL?
COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 170 students in grades KG-02.
What grades does COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL serve?
COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL serves grades KG-02.
How many teachers does COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL have?
COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL employs 12 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.
What is the student diversity at COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL are roughly 70% White, 17% Hispanic, 1% Black, 10% Two or more.
What district is COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL in?
COSSATOT RIVER PRIMARY SCHOOL is part of COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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