The top reported proficiency rate is 48% in Math. The lowest is 44% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Leverett Elementary School
Leverett Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fayetteville, Arkansas, serving kindergarten through fourth grade. It is part of the Fayetteville School District, the district serving the city and its surrounding areas. Fayetteville is a university town anchored by the University of Arkansas, the state’s flagship campus. The city has a mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial corridors, and a walkable downtown near the university. It is growing rapidly, and its civic life is shaped by the university, the Walton Arts Center, Wilson Park, and Razorback Stadium. The major local employers include the university and Washington County government, as Fayetteville is the county seat.
The school enrollment is modest for a primary school serving five grade levels. The student body is diverse in its composition: a majority of students are white, with notable shares of Black, Hispanic, and multiracial students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker that roughly half of families are navigating lower household incomes. Information on the share of students receiving special education services or English learner supports was not available in the data used for this profile, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those programs.
State testing results from the most recent school year are available for grades three and four, the only tested grades in this building. In math, third-grade proficiency was below the halfway mark; fourth-grade math results were higher, reaching slightly above half. In English language arts, a minority of third graders scored at the proficient level, while fourth graders again performed somewhat better. Science results followed a similar pattern, with third-grade proficiency below half and fourth-grade proficiency reaching the same level as fourth-grade reading. Taken together, the school’s overall academic performance falls below the midpoint compared with other schools in Washington County, a gap that may be worth discussing with the school if academic outcomes are a primary concern for a family.
Because Leverett ends at fourth grade, there is no graduation rate or high school outcome data to report here. The school itself does not offer the kind of secondary-level course pathways such as Advanced Placement or career and technical programs that older students would find. A family looking at Leverett would typically also consider the middle and high school options within the Fayetteville district.
The district context includes a recent development that may matter to families. In May 2024, voters narrowly rejected a proposed property tax increase that would have raised money for teacher and staff salaries, technology, and facility upgrades. The district’s millage rate remains relatively low compared with neighboring districts in Northwest Arkansas, which means it operates with less local revenue per student. That constraint could influence the pace of building improvements, technology updates, and compensation for staff over time. The district has not publicly reported a specific plan to address the funding gap since the vote, so families may want to track future board decisions.
The school resides at the intersection of a growing, university-connected city and a district that is navigating fiscal limits. For a family looking for a neighborhood elementary school in a part of Fayetteville with a mixed economic profile and a student body that reflects the city’s demographic range, Leverett is a straightforward option. Its academic results are modest relative to the county, so families who place a high priority on measured performance may want to visit the school and ask about instructional approaches and any recent efforts to lift proficiency trends.
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