University Hgts. Elem. School serves 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
University Hgts. Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
University Hgts. Elem. School's student population of 505 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of University Hgts. Elem. School is 0.68, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
44%
20%
White
32%
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
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
14%
8%
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
How many students attend University Hgts. Elem. School?
505 students attend University Hgts. Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of University Hgts. Elem. School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of University Hgts. Elem. School?
University Hgts. Elem. School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does University Hgts. Elem. School offer ?
University Hgts. Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is University Hgts. Elem. School part of?
University Hgts. Elem. School is part of Nettleton School District.
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