Blytheville Elementary School
Blytheville Elementary School serves 384 students in grades 3-5.
Blytheville Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blytheville Elementary School's student population of 384 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blytheville Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 998 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Blytheville Elementary School is 0.28, 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
#891 out of 998 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)8%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
84%
20%
White
11%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Blytheville Elementary School?
384 students attend Blytheville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Blytheville Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blytheville Elementary School?
Blytheville Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blytheville Elementary School offer ?
Blytheville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Blytheville Elementary School part of?
Blytheville Elementary School is part of Blytheville School District.
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