Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Dwight Elementary School ranks in the top 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 is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Dwight Elementary School serves the southern part of Russellville, AR, covering an area of approximately 4.2 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dwight Elementary School's student population of 234 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dwight Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dwight Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#400 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
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 Dwight Elementary School's ranking?
Dwight Elementary School is ranked #400 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Dwight Elementary School?
234 students attend Dwight Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Dwight Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dwight Elementary School?
Dwight Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dwight Elementary School offer ?
Dwight Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dwight Elementary School part of?
Dwight Elementary School is part of Russellville School District.
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