Gosnell Elementary School
Gosnell Elementary School serves 601 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Gosnell Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Students: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gosnell Elementary School's student population of 601 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
601 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Gosnell Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 998 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Gosnell Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#425 out of 998 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
7%
14%

Black
19%
20%

White
67%
60%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
58%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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