Serving 648 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gosnell Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Gosnell Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Blytheville, AR, covering approximately 111.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a furthest boundary reaching 13.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gosnell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gosnell Elementary School's student population of 648 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
648 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gosnell Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gosnell Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#114 out of 989 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 is Gosnell Elementary School's ranking?
Gosnell Elementary School is ranked #114 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Gosnell Elementary School often compared to?
Gosnell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Armorel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Gosnell Elementary School?
648 students attend Gosnell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Gosnell Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gosnell Elementary School?
Gosnell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gosnell Elementary School offer ?
Gosnell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gosnell Elementary School part of?
Gosnell Elementary School is part of Gosnell School District.
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