Old Wire Elementary School

3001 S Old Wire Rd
Rogers, AR 72756
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Old Wire 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 46% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 50% in AR
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Old Wire Elementary School's student population of 545 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
545 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Old Wire Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old Wire Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
#415 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
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46%
36%
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34%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
69%
14%
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Black
2%
20%
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White
19%
59%
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Hawaiian
6%
1%
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Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
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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 Old Wire Elementary School's ranking?
Old Wire Elementary School is ranked #415 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Old Wire Elementary School often compared to?
Old Wire Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sugar Creek Elementary School, Cooper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Old Wire Elementary School?
545 students attend Old Wire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Old Wire Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Wire Elementary School?
Old Wire Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Old Wire Elementary School offer ?
Old Wire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Old Wire Elementary School part of?
Old Wire Elementary School is part of Rogers School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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