Serving 67 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gillett Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Gillett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#21 out of 993 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
10%
20%
White
82%
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
43%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
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 Gillett Elementary School's ranking?
Gillett Elementary School is ranked #21 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Gillett Elementary School?
67 students attend Gillett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Gillett Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gillett Elementary School?
Gillett Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gillett Elementary School offer ?
Gillett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gillett Elementary School part of?
Gillett Elementary School is part of DeWitt School District.
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