Dyess Elementary School (Closed 2005)

101 Fourth St.
Dyess, AR 72330
Dyess Elementary School in Dyess, AR, serves 88 students in grades PK through 4 with a student–teacher ratio not currently reported.
Math proficiency declined from 48% in 2013 to 10–14% in 2022–2023, which is lower than the state average of 39% in 2023 and below the district average of 36%.
Reading proficiency fell from 71% in 2012 to around 30–34% in 2022, which is lower than the state average of 40% and the district average of 39%.
Science proficiency increased slightly from 27% in 2021 to 20–24% in 2022, remaining below the state average of 36% and the district average of 32%.
Enrollment held steady at 88 students from 2016 through 2023, with 60% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating consistent socioeconomic composition over recent years.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
88 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
2%
19%
White
81%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Dyess Elementary School?
88 students attend Dyess Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Dyess Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Dyess Elementary School offer ?
Dyess Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Dyess Elementary School part of?
Dyess Elementary School is part of Rivercrest School District.

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