Serving 200 students in grades 3-6, Cossatot River Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Wickes Elementary School serves the southwest part of Wickes, AR, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 134.2 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive time of 15 to 20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 10.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cossatot River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cossatot River Elementary School's student population of 200 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We Are Unique, We Are United, We Are Cossatot River Strong
School Rankings
Cossatot River Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cossatot River Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#95 out of 989 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Hispanic
24%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.5%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
44%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Cossatot River Strong
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cossatot River Elementary School's ranking?
Cossatot River Elementary School is ranked #95 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Cossatot River Elementary School often compared to?
Cossatot River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Umpire K-12 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Cossatot River Elementary School?
200 students attend Cossatot River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Cossatot River Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cossatot River Elementary School?
Cossatot River Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cossatot River Elementary School offer ?
Cossatot River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cossatot River Elementary School part of?
Cossatot River Elementary School is part of Cossatot River School District.
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