We have some incredible news to celebrate across Elkins School District!

For the 2025-2026 school year, Elkins Primary, Elkins Elementary, Elkins Middle School and Elkins High School ALL earned an A rating - and Elkins School District earned an A as well!

Primary, Elementary and Middle School have now earned an A for the second consecutive year, while Elkins High School improved from a B to an A this year.

In addition, all four Elkins schools have also been recognized as 2025-2026 Arkansas Gem Schools by the Arkansas Department of Education!

Across the district, our schools were recognized for outstanding student achievement and academic growth, including:

Elkins Primary

Achievement of All - Top 5% in Arkansas

Growth of All - Top 6–10% in Arkansas

Elkins Elementary

Achievement of All - Top 5% in Arkansas

Growth of All - Top 6–10% in Arkansas

Elkins Middle School

Achievement of All - Top 6–10% in Arkansas

Growth of All - Top 5% in Arkansas

Sustained Improvement

Elkins High School

Achievement of All - Top 5% in Arkansas

Growth of All - Top 5% in Arkansas

These accomplishments reflect the work happening in our classrooms every day. Our students work hard, our teachers and staff are committed to helping them succeed, and our families and community continue to support our schools.

Having all four schools earn an A and be recognized as Arkansas Gem Schools is something our entire Elkins community can be proud of. Congratulations to our students, teachers, staff, administrators, and families who helped make it possible.

Four schools. Four A’s. Four Arkansas Gem Schools. One incredible district.

It’s a great day to be an Elk!

The full list of schools earning "Arkansas Gem School" awards can be found here: https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Offices/public-school-accountability/school-performance/arkansas-gem-school-recognition-program

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