Serving 563 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jackson/wonder Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 563 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jackson/wonder Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jackson/wonder Elementary School's student population of 563 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
563 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jackson/wonder Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson/wonder Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#968 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
98%
20%
White
1%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackson/wonder Elementary School's ranking?
Jackson/wonder Elementary School is ranked #968 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Jackson/wonder Elementary School?
563 students attend Jackson/wonder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Jackson/wonder Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson/wonder Elementary School?
Jackson/wonder Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jackson/wonder Elementary School offer ?
Jackson/wonder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Jackson/wonder Elementary School part of?
Jackson/wonder Elementary School is part of West Memphis School District.
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