Gravette Upper Elementary School
Gravette Upper Elementary School serves 449 students in grades 3-5.
Gravette Upper Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gravette Upper Elementary School's student population of 449 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gravette Upper Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Gravette Upper Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#321 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
n/a
20%
White
86%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Gravette Upper Elementary School?
449 students attend Gravette Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Gravette Upper Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gravette Upper Elementary School?
Gravette Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gravette Upper Elementary School offer ?
Gravette Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Gravette Upper Elementary School part of?
Gravette Upper Elementary School is part of Gravette School District.
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