The top reported proficiency rate is 73% in Math. The lowest is 65% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Apple Glen Elementary School
Apple Glen Elementary serves kindergarten through fourth grade in Bentonville, Arkansas, as part of the Bentonville School District. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. The school operates in a community that has seen dramatic transformation over the past two decades, shifting from a small county seat into a fast-growing city anchored by Walmart's global headquarters and cultural institutions such as Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. The area’s rapid growth and economic base are reflected in the school’s context: housing values in the surrounding zip code are well above state and national medians, and the city ranks among the fastest-growing in the country.
Academically, Apple Glen Elementary performs at a level that places it in the top quarter of schools across districts in Benton County when looking at overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. On the state’s ATLAS assessments, strong majorities of third and fourth graders meet proficiency benchmarks in math, reading, and science. Math results are particularly solid, with roughly three-quarters of students scoring at the proficient or advanced level in both tested grades. Reading proficiency, while still high, runs a bit lower, with about two-thirds of students reaching the mark. Science results are similarly close to two-thirds proficient. These figures suggest a school where the typical student is performing well, and where families can expect a solid academic foundation in the early grades.
The student body at Apple Glen is roughly 460 children, making it a mid-sized elementary school. The demographic profile is predominantly white, with a modest share of Hispanic students and smaller numbers of students who identify as two or more races, Asian, Black, or Native American. About one in every seven students qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a rate that is low compared to national averages and consistent with the area’s relatively high housing costs and affluent employment base. Data on the share of students receiving special education services or identified as English learners was not available in the records reviewed, so a parent interested in those support structures may want to ask the school directly.
Bentonville’s growth has brought significant investment in infrastructure, including a new Walmart corporate campus and a major expansion of Crystal Bridges Museum. The city’s downtown square is a hub of civic and commercial life, with shops, restaurants, and the county courthouse. The school itself is situated in a residential area more than a ten-minute walk from the square, but the city’s extensive trail system and parks are nearby. Families moving into the area for employment at Walmart or other growing sectors will find a housing market that has appreciated considerably; home values and rents are both well above state and national benchmarks, and housing affordability is tighter than in much of Arkansas.
The school’s academic profile is a strength, but some data points that would round out the picture are missing. Chronic absenteeism rates, discipline data, staffing ratios, and course access information were not reported in the available records. Apple Glen is a primary-grade school, so there is no graduation rate to report; that measure applies only to high schools, and its absence here is not a concern. Families looking for a more complete understanding of the school’s climate and support systems may wish to visit, talk to current parents, or review the district’s own reporting on school culture and safety.
Overall, Apple Glen Elementary offers a strong start to elementary education in a community shaped by corporate growth, rising home prices, and a vibrant arts scene. The school’s test results are among the stronger ones in the county, and its low poverty rate points to a student body with relatively fewer economic barriers to learning. A family that values high academic expectations in a growing, affluent suburb will find this school a natural fit.
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