Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Faulk 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 is 11% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Faulk Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in West Memphis, AR, encompassing approximately 317.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 28.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Faulk Elementary School's student population of 523 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
523 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Faulk Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Faulk Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#976 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
96%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.4%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Falcon colors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Faulk Elementary School's ranking?
Faulk Elementary School is ranked #976 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Faulk Elementary School often compared to?
Faulk Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bragg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Faulk Elementary School?
523 students attend Faulk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Faulk Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Faulk Elementary School?
Faulk Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Faulk Elementary School offer ?
Faulk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Faulk Elementary School part of?
Faulk Elementary School is part of West Memphis School District.
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