Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dewitt Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Dewitt Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire De Witt school district, encompassing approximately 918.5 square miles. The zone is situated in De Witt, AR, with typical drives to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and the furthest edge located about 29 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dewitt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dewitt Elementary School's student population of 518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
518 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dewitt Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dewitt Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#272 out of 989 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dewitt Elementary School's ranking?
Dewitt Elementary School is ranked #272 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Dewitt Elementary School often compared to?
Dewitt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dewitt High School, Dewitt Middle School, Park Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Dewitt Elementary School?
518 students attend Dewitt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Dewitt Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dewitt Elementary School?
Dewitt Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dewitt Elementary School offer ?
Dewitt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dewitt Elementary School part of?
Dewitt Elementary School is part of DeWitt School District.
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