Dwight Elementary School

1300 W Second Place
Russellville, AR 72801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 226 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Dwight Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50% in AR
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dwight Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Dwight Elementary School's student population of 226 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
226 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Dwight Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dwight Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
#304 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
36%
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35-39%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
20%
14%
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Black
3%
20%
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White
72%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #304 out of 993 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Dwight Elementary School?
226 students attend Dwight Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Dwight Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dwight Elementary School?
Dwight Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dwight Elementary School offer ?
Dwight Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Dwight Elementary School part of?
Dwight Elementary School is part of Russellville School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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