Serving 67 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gillett Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
67 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-79%
36%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-79%
37%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-79%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
15%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
19%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
57%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted16.4%
17.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
10%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Gillett Elementary School?
67 students attend Gillett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Gillett Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gillett Elementary School?
Gillett Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gillett Elementary School offer ?
Gillett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gillett Elementary School part of?
Gillett Elementary School is part of DeWitt School District.
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