ARPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
AMANDA GIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — School Profile & District Info
Primary|COTTER, Arkansas|COTTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
COTTER, AR 72626
School Profile
Grades
K–6
Enrollment
353
Student:Teacher
11.8:1
Locale
Rural
District
COTTER SCHOOL DISTRICTPhone
(870)435-6655School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
40%
60th percentile in AR
Math Proficiency
51%
78th percentile in AR
Chronic Absenteeism
31.8%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.4:1
Near average in ARDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,023
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 21%State 54%Local 26%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$230,531
+0.8% YoY
Mountain Home, AR metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
374
Current enrollment
Declining(-18% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about AMANDA GIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
AMANDA GIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL currently enrolls 353 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in AR.
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