Serving 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bernice Young 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 is 68% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bernice Young 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
Bernice Young Elementary School's student population of 535 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bernice Young Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bernice Young Elementary School is 0.47, which is less 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
#33 out of 997 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
3%
20%
White
71%
59%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bernice Young Elementary School's ranking?
Bernice Young Elementary School is ranked #33 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Bernice Young Elementary School often compared to?
Bernice Young Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hunt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Bernice Young Elementary School?
535 students attend Bernice Young Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Bernice Young Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bernice Young Elementary School?
Bernice Young Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bernice Young Elementary School offer ?
Bernice Young Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bernice Young Elementary School part of?
Bernice Young Elementary School is part of Springdale School District.
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