Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Sidney Deener Elem. School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sidney Deener Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Sidney Deener Elem. School's student population of 380 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sidney Deener Elem. 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 Sidney Deener Elem. School is 0.61, which is more 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
#341 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
12%
14%
Black
18%
20%
White
58%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Sidney Deener Elem. School's ranking?
Sidney Deener Elem. School is ranked #341 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Sidney Deener Elem. School often compared to?
Sidney Deener Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcrae Elementary School, Judsonia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Sidney Deener Elem. School?
380 students attend Sidney Deener Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sidney Deener Elem. School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sidney Deener Elem. School?
Sidney Deener Elem. School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sidney Deener Elem. School offer ?
Sidney Deener Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Sidney Deener Elem. School part of?
Sidney Deener Elem. School is part of Searcy School District.
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