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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SLOAN HENDRIX SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 051248001006

SLOAN-HENDRIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2 GREYHOUND CIR., IMBODEN, AR 72434 · (870) 869-2101 · Lawrence County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL456 STUDENTS
Enrollment
456
Elementary
DISTRICT 427 · STATE 418
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.8:1 · STATE 16.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
71%
325 students
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 70%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
58
Kindergarten
55
Grade 1
55
Grade 2
54
Grade 3
57
Grade 4
60
Grade 5
50
Grade 6
67
Student demographics
White
96%
DISTRICT 96% · STATE 57%
Hispanic
2%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 15%
Asian
0%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 2%
Two+
1%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
50%
Female
50%

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Test scores

ATLAS 2023-24 . % Proficient (Level 3+4)
English Language Arts
35.2%
AR avg 33.9%
Math
42.3%
AR avg 36.5%
Source: ATLAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
35.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
32.7%
based on AR schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+3.1pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
456
+159 (+54%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
16.3:1
was 16.0:1
% White
96%
was 95%
% Hispanic
2%
was 3%
% Black
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About SLOAN-HENDRIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SLOAN-HENDRIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school of average-sized scale in IMBODEN, Arkansas, run under SLOAN HENDRIX SCHOOL DISTRICT, hosting 456 students in grades pre-K through 6.

SLOAN HENDRIX SCHOOL DISTRICT comprises 2 schools with combined enrollment of 854 students; SLOAN-HENDRIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is among them.

On demographics, SLOAN-HENDRIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports that nearly all students (96%) are White.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 16.3:1 students per teacher. That tracks the state average closely. An estimated 71% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, SLOAN-HENDRIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 32.7%; this one delivers 35.8%.

Zooming out to the county, community-level numbers for Lawrence County indicate median household earnings sit near $44,882, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Lawrence County runs 9 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,293 students), of which SLOAN-HENDRIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one.

The closest other public school is SLOAN-HENDRIX HIGH SCHOOL, roughly 0.1 miles away. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. On composite proficiency, SLOAN-HENDRIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL comes 2nd of 8 in the immediate cluster, ahead of the nearby-schools average of 29.8%.

Geographically, the school is in a countryside area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count rose 54%: 297 students in 2018 compared to 456 in 2025.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Lawrence County at a glance

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Population
16,238
Census ACS
Median income
$44,882
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
3,293 students

Quick facts

School name
SLOAN-HENDRIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
SLOAN HENDRIX SCHOOL DISTRICT
Address
2 GREYHOUND CIR., IMBODEN, AR 72434
Phone
(870) 869-2101
County
Lawrence County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
456
Teachers (FTE)
28
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
325 (71%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
051248001006
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About SLOAN-HENDRIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
How many students attend SLOAN-HENDRIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
SLOAN-HENDRIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 456 students in grades PK-06.
Is SLOAN-HENDRIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
SLOAN-HENDRIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many teachers does SLOAN-HENDRIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
SLOAN-HENDRIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 28 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.3:1.
What is the student diversity at SLOAN-HENDRIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at SLOAN-HENDRIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is SLOAN-HENDRIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in?
SLOAN-HENDRIX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of SLOAN HENDRIX SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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