Serving 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Western Yell Co. Elem. School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western Yell Co. Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Western Yell Co. Elem. School's student population of 185 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Western Yell Co. Elem. School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Yell Co. Elem. School is 0.45, 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
#789 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
n/a
20%
White
72%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
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 Western Yell Co. Elem. School's ranking?
Western Yell Co. Elem. School is ranked #789 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Western Yell Co. Elem. School?
185 students attend Western Yell Co. Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Western Yell Co. Elem. School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Yell Co. Elem. School?
Western Yell Co. Elem. School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Western Yell Co. Elem. School offer ?
Western Yell Co. Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Western Yell Co. Elem. School part of?
Western Yell Co. Elem. School is part of Western Yell County School District.
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