Serving 983 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary 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 14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 983 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School's student population of 983 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
983 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary 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 Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School is 0.67, 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
#907 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
31%
14%
Black
44%
20%
White
20%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School's ranking?
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School is ranked #907 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School?
983 students attend Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School?
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School offer ?
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School part of?
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School is part of HOPE School District.
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