L.f. Henderson Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 48% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students (19-20)
334 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)48%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)4%
13%
Black
(19-20)26%
20%
White
(19-20)65%
61%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(19-20)5%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
64%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend L.f. Henderson Intermediate School?
334 students attend L.f. Henderson Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of L.f. Henderson Intermediate School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does L.f. Henderson Intermediate School offer ?
L.f. Henderson Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is L.f. Henderson Intermediate School part of?
L.f. Henderson Intermediate School is part of Ashdown School District.
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