Shirley Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Shirley, Arkansas 72153 · Shirley School District
#264 of 511 elementary schools in Arkansas
#28758 of 50,301 nationally
About Shirley Elementary School
Shirley Elementary School is a public elementary located in Shirley, in the Shirley School District school district of Arkansas, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 169 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 264th of 511 ranked elementary schools in Arkansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (70th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 169.
There are 2 schools in Shirley; Shirley Elementary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)85.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Shirley Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Shirley Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Shirley High School
Shirley · Public high · Grades 7–12
110 students · 169 m away
Rural Special Elementary School
Fox · Public elementary · Grades K–6
112 students · 11 km away
Rural Special High School
Fox · Public high · Grades 7–12
91 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Arkansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Cossatot River Primary School
Vandervoort · Public elementary · Grades K–2
170 students
Calico Rock Elementary School
Calico Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–6
171 students
Bradley Elementary School
Bradley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
166 students
Carnall Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
172 students
Lepanto Elementary School
Lepanto · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
175 students
Harrison Kindergarten
Harrison · Public elementary · Grades K–K
177 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Shirley Elementary School a good school?
Shirley Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 44.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #264 of 511 in Arkansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Shirley Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Shirley Elementary School ranks #264 of 511 elementary schools in Arkansas and #28758 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Shirley Elementary School?
Shirley Elementary School had 169 students in 2025.
Is Shirley Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Shirley Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Shirley Elementary School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Shirley Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.