Bismarck School District is a public school district based in Bismarck, Arkansas, United States. BSD serves more than 1100 students and employs more than 150 faculty and staff at its three schools. The district encompasses 174.54 square miles of land. within Hot Spring County.
Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bismarck Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bismarck Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bismarck Elementary School's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bismarck Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bismarck Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#99 out of 989 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Hispanic
5%
15%
White
91%
57%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bismarck Elementary School's ranking?
Bismarck Elementary School is ranked #99 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Bismarck Elementary School often compared to?
Bismarck Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bismarck Middle School, Bismarck High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Bismarck Elementary School?
379 students attend Bismarck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Bismarck Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bismarck Elementary School?
Bismarck Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bismarck Elementary School offer ?
Bismarck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bismarck Elementary School part of?
Bismarck Elementary School is part of Bismarck School District.
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