Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary School vs. Arrie Goforth Elementary School
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School Overview
Overview
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary School serves 552 students in grades 1-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Arrie Goforth Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
1-2
PK-6
Total Students
552 students
253 students
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% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
18 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#386 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
n/a
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
45-49%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
35-39%
n/a
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
35-39%
n/a
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Pre-K Students
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16
Kindergarten Students
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35
Grade 1 Students
259
38
Grade 2 Students
293
36
Grade 3 Students
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27
Grade 4 Students
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29
Grade 5 Students
-
37
Grade 6 Students
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35
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
1%
n/a
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% Hispanic
3%
1%
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% Black
1%
n/a
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% White
92%
98%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
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Diversity Score
0.15
0.04
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
14%
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