Serving 46 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Cotton Plant 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 ≥50% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 77%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
46 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
76%
19%
White
15%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% AR state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AR state average).
How many students attend Cotton Plant Elementary School?
46 students attend Cotton Plant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Cotton Plant Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cotton Plant Elementary School?
Cotton Plant Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cotton Plant Elementary School offer ?
Cotton Plant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Cotton Plant Elementary School part of?
Cotton Plant Elementary School is part of Augusta School District.
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