The top reported proficiency rate is 39% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Owl Creek School
Owl Creek School serves kindergarten through fourth grade in the Fayetteville School District, which means it is an elementary school only. The data shows the building serves kindergarten through grade six in its directory listing, but the actual enrollment figures list no students in grades five or six, so the school operates as a kindergarten-through-grade-four site for the purposes of state testing. Because it does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report.
Enrollment is spread fairly evenly across grades kindergarten through four, with a slightly larger group in fourth grade. More than two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a substantial share that indicates a high-need population. The student body is racially and ethnically diverse. White students make up the largest single group, followed by Hispanic students and Black students, with a notable share of students who identify as two or more races, and smaller groups of Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaska Native students. Data on students with individualized education plans and English learners was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the extent of special education and language support services.
State testing results come from Arkansas's ATLAS assessment for the most recent school year. In third grade math, roughly two out of five students scored proficient or above; in fourth grade math the rate was similar. In English language arts, third graders had a rate in the same range, while fourth graders were a bit higher, with about two out of five again. In science, third graders had a rate below two out of five, and fourth graders were just above two out of five. Overall proficiency across all tested subjects and grades places Owl Creek below the midpoint among the dozen school districts in Washington County when assessed at the school level. These are modest numbers. A parent considering Owl Creek will want to understand what academic supports the school offers and how the school works with students who are not yet at grade level.
The school is part of the Fayetteville School District, which in 2024 saw voters narrowly reject a property tax increase that would have funded teacher and staff salaries, technology, and facility improvements. The district's millage rate remains among the lowest in Northwest Arkansas, which constrains local revenue compared to neighboring districts. This is a meaningful context for families because it affects the district's ability to keep pace with peer systems on teacher pay, building upgrades, and technology.
The community of Fayetteville centers on the University of Arkansas, the state's flagship university, and downtown, which are closely situated and give the city a blend of student and civic life. Walton Arts Center, Wilson Park, and Razorback Stadium are local anchors. The city is growing rapidly. The built environment along the northern border transitions seamlessly into Springdale and Johnson, while areas to the east and south remain rural. Walkable parts of town are concentrated near downtown and the university campus. Major employers include the university and Washington County government, with hospitality and retail connected to athletic events.
Housing in the area is expensive relative to the state median home value, which stands notably lower. Home values in the school's zip code are above the state benchmark, and rents are similarly above the state median. Monthly rent is estimated to be lower than a mortgage payment on a median-priced home, which may make renting more accessible than buying for some families. Nationally, home values have seen modest recent growth.
Owl Creek is a school with a diverse, high-need student population and academic results that are below the midpoint among its county peers. The district operates under local revenue constraints that matter for long-term resource decisions. Fayetteville itself is a growing university town with a lively downtown and campus core. A family considering this school will want to learn firsthand about academic intervention programs, special education and English learner support, and how the school addresses the needs of a student body where a large share of families qualify for assistance.
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