Serving 163 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Whitten Elementary 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
163 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)3%
12%
Black
(15-16)86%
21%
White
(15-16)11%
61%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
9%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% AR state average).
How many students attend Whitten Elementary School?
163 students attend Whitten Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Whitten Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitten Elementary School?
Whitten Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whitten Elementary School offer ?
Whitten Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Whitten Elementary School part of?
Whitten Elementary School is part of Lee County School District.
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