Siloam Springs School District, AR

Original Research by School Decision on Siloam Springs School District

Siloam Springs School District sits in Benton County, Arkansas, the state’s fast-growing northwestern corner. The district serves the city of Siloam Springs and draws from surrounding areas including parts of Gentry and Lincoln. The housing market here reflects the broader regional growth: home values are above the Arkansas average but still below the national median, and rents are moderate. The district’s own enrollment is sizable, spanning pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, and the student body is predominantly white with a substantial Hispanic population and smaller shares of multiracial, American Indian, Asian, Black, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. The share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals was not reported in the available data.

Academically, the district’s performance on the state’s ATLAS assessments places it below the midpoint among Benton County’s districts when looking at overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. Results vary by grade and subject. In math, proficiency rates in the elementary grades are mixed, with a stronger showing in fourth grade and a notably weaker one in eighth grade. In English language arts, the pattern is similar: third grade stands out as the strongest, while later elementary and middle school grades trail behind. Science scores are relatively consistent across grades, with most falling in the moderate range. The data does not include results for high school grades, as state testing in Arkansas covers grades three through eight. A parent looking for a district with consistently high academic outcomes may want to investigate further with the school to understand the specific supports in place for the middle grades, where the numbers dip.

Chronic absenteeism is a clear soft spot. The district’s rate ranks in the bottom quartile among Benton County’s districts, meaning a higher share of students are missing substantial school time. This is a metric worth asking about directly, as it can affect learning continuity and school culture. Per-pupil spending falls in the middle range, lower half of the county, which is neither unusually high nor low.

The district’s high school is listed as a conversion charter, a status that can offer some flexibility in programming and governance, though the available data does not detail specific course offerings or pathways. A search for recent district developments, such as new facilities, curriculum changes, or leadership shifts, turned up little of lasting impact, so the district appears to be in a period of relative stability on the operational side.

For a family considering this area, the district sits in a growing county with a strong economy and a housing market that is more affordable than many parts of the country. The peer environment is diverse, especially in terms of Hispanic and white students, and the district is large enough to offer a range of elementary and middle school options. The academic challenges, particularly in eighth-grade math and chronic absenteeism, are worth weighing against the district’s moderate spending and stable context. The lack of a reported graduation rate leaves a gap in the picture that a parent would want to fill through direct inquiry.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

4,659

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 37%

Black 1%

White 45%

Asian 4%

Two+ 9%

Am. Indian / AK Native 4%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 1%

Schools in this District

6 schools are officially reported under this district.

NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SILOAM SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL CONVERSION CHARTER

SILOAM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL

SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DELBERT PETE & PAT ALLEN ELE

SILOAM SPRINGS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

43%

Grade 3

52%

Grade 4

35%

Grade 5

42%

Grade 6

42%

Grade 7

17%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

45%

Grade 3

39%

Grade 4

32%

Grade 5

27%

Grade 6

32%

Grade 7

34%

Grade 8

Science

6 grades reported

41%

Grade 3

39%

Grade 4

36%

Grade 5

33%

Grade 6

43%

Grade 7

39%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$288,178

Year-over-year change+2.5%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$256K to $363K

vs. state typical1.30x

vs. national typical0.78x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
72761	Siloam Springs	$282K	+2.4%	70.8%
72704	Fayetteville	$363K	+3.5%	4.9%
72734	Gentry	$303K	+2.9%	3.8%
72744	Lincoln	$256K	+4.7%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,390/mo

Year-over-year change+0.6%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,358 to $1,863/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
72761	Siloam Springs	$1,358	—	70.8%
72704	Fayetteville	$1,863	+0.6%	4.9%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,454/mo

Home price / national median income3.4x

Annual rent / national median income19.9%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$64/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$222,300 (+3.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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