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Hermitage Elementary School

206 W School Dr
Hermitage, AR 71647

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Tel: (870) 463-8500

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Hermitage Elementary School serves 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Hermitage Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 230 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hermitage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Hermitage Elementary School's student population of 230 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

230 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Hermitage Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Hermitage Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#627 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Hermitage Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hermitage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hermitage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Hermitage Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

33%

14%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Hermitage Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

19%

20%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Hermitage Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

46%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Hermitage Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.65

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Hermitage Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hermitage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hermitage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Hermitage School District

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hermitage Elementary School's ranking?

Hermitage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Hermitage Elementary School?

230 students attend Hermitage Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

46% of Hermitage Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hermitage Elementary School?

Hermitage Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Hermitage Elementary School offer ?

Hermitage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Hermitage Elementary School part of?

Hermitage Elementary School is part of Hermitage School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 230 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education