Serving 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. ranks in the top 20% 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 47% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch.'s student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. ranks within the top 20% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#195 out of 993 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
8%
20%
White
89%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
27%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch.'s ranking?
Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. is ranked #195 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. often compared to?
Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch.is often viewed alongside schools like Mccrory Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch.?
467 students attend Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch.?
Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. offer ?
Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. part of?
Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. is part of Palestine-Wheatley Sch. Dist. School District.
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