Springdale School District, AR

Original Research by School Decision on Springdale School District

Springdale School District is a large, PK-through-12 system serving a diverse population in Washington County. The student body is majority Hispanic, with White students as the next largest group and a notable Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander presence, along with smaller numbers of Black, Asian, multiracial, and Native American students. This mix sets a peer environment that is markedly different from many districts in the county. The district operates roughly three dozen schools, including elementary, middle, junior high, and high school campuses, plus an innovation school.

On the state’s ATLAS assessments, Springdale’s overall proficiency index across math, English language arts, and science places it in the bottom quartile among Washington County’s districts. Proficiency rates for all tested subjects and grades fall below the midpoint of the county cohort. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above runs a range across grades, and the pattern is similar in English language arts and science. While no single grade or subject stands sharply above the rest, the district’s performance is consistently below the county median. A parent evaluating academic outcomes should note that the data covers only grades three through eight, and the district may use the assessment results to target support; the broader question of how well students are prepared for high school and beyond is not fully captured here.

The district’s chronic absenteeism rate is also in the bottom quartile, meaning a larger share of students miss substantial school time compared to most of its county peers. This is a signal worth exploring with the district, as it can affect both individual progress and schoolwide learning conditions. On the spending side, Springdale’s per-pupil current expenditure sits in the upper half of the middle range among Washington County districts, reflecting a resource level that is above the county median.

Housing in the areas served by the district spans a wide range of values, with homes in Springdale and the surrounding towns generally close to the national benchmark and above the Arkansas state figure. Rents are moderate. The housing market shows modest year-over-year appreciation, and the area has seen steady demand, though the district brief found little to report in terms of recent structural changes or initiatives that would reshape its direction.

Graduation rate data was not available in the current dataset, so a key measure of high school completion is missing. Without that, and without information on Advanced Placement, dual credit, or career and technical education offerings, a family cannot fully assess the postsecondary pathways available. The district does serve all grades from pre-kindergarten through twelfth, so the high school years are within its scope, but the public record does not detail what courses or programs are emphasized.

For a family weighing options, Springdale School District offers a large, diverse school environment with per-student funding that is comparatively solid. The academic proficiency levels and chronic absenteeism are areas where the district sits below many of its county neighbors, and these are the kinds of metrics a prospective parent would want to talk through with school leaders. The lack of published data on high school outcomes and program breadth means some homework is required to get the full picture.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

21,788

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 49%

Black 2%

White 31%

Asian 1%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 13%

Schools in this District

29 schools are officially reported under this district.

GEORGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

J. O. KELLY MIDDLE SCHOOL

HELEN TYSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

HARP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BERNICE YOUNG ELEMENTARY

CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

ELMDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SOUTHWEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SPRINGDALE HIGH SCHOOL

JOHN TYSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BAYYARI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GEORGE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

HELLSTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL

HAR-BER HIGH SCHOOL

HUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TURNBOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PARSON HILLS ELEM. SCHOOL

THURMAN G. SMITH ELEM. SCHOOL

WALKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MONITOR ELEMENTARY

WILLIS SHAW ELEMENTARY SCH

SONORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAKESIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SONORA MIDDLE SCHOOL

LINDA CHILDERS KNAPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DON TYSON SCHOOL OF INNOVATION

JIM D ROLLINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

34%

Grade 3

40%

Grade 4

33%

Grade 5

38%

Grade 6

44%

Grade 7

32%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

32%

Grade 3

38%

Grade 4

33%

Grade 5

34%

Grade 6

32%

Grade 7

30%

Grade 8

Science

6 grades reported

32%

Grade 3

32%

Grade 4

28%

Grade 5

36%

Grade 6

39%

Grade 7

37%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$355,865

Year-over-year change+3.3%

Range across 9 ZIP codes$303K to $454K

vs. state typical1.60x

vs. national typical0.97x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (9 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
72764	Springdale	$318K	+3.1%	36.8%
72762	Springdale	$387K	+4.0%	31.9%
72704	Fayetteville	$363K	+3.5%	8.8%
72745	Lowell	$358K	+0.6%	7.2%
72738	Hindsville	$358K	+3.6%	6.4%
72703	Fayetteville	$409K	+4.4%	4.8%
72756	Rogers	$345K	+3.1%	2.5%
72713	Bentonville	$454K	+2.2%	1.0%
72734	Gentry	$303K	+2.9%	0.5%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,524/mo

Year-over-year change+1.5%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$1,346 to $1,930/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
72764	Springdale	$1,346	+3.0%	36.8%
72762	Springdale	$1,551	-0.0%	31.9%
72704	Fayetteville	$1,863	+0.6%	8.8%
72745	Lowell	$1,930	—	7.2%
72703	Fayetteville	$1,510	+0.5%	4.8%
72756	Rogers	$1,386	+5.1%	2.5%
72713	Bentonville	$1,657	+0.4%	1.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,796/mo

Home price / national median income4.3x

Annual rent / national median income21.8%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$272/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)

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