Gosnell Elementary School
Tel:
(870)532-4003
- Gosnell Elementary School serves 721 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- 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 bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
School Overview
- Gosnell Elementary School's student population of 721 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 721 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Gosnell Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gosnell Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #461 out of 1008 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 13% |
| Black | 23% | 20% |
| White | 66% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gosnell School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Gosnell Elementary School is Gosnell High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Blytheville Elementary School (3.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Blytheville Gosnell High School Grades: 7-12 | 606 students
0.0 miles
600 Hwy 181
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870)532-4010 0.0 7-12 606 - Blytheville Blytheville Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 476 students
3.2 miles
1124 W Moultrie Dr
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870)763-4485 3.2 3-5 476 - Blytheville Blytheville High School-a New Technical School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 619 students
3.6 miles
600 N Tenth St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870)762-2772 3.6 9-12 619 - Blytheville Blytheville Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 388 students
3.8 miles
700 W Chickasawba Ave
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870)762-2983 3.8 6-8 388 - Blytheville Kipp Blytheville Collegiate High School Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 238 students
4.5 miles
1200 Byrum Rd
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870)780-6333 4.5 7-12 238
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