James R. Tate Elementary School
Tel:
(479)471-3130
- James R. Tate Elementary School serves 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
School Overview
- James R. Tate Elementary School's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 436 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James R. Tate Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James R. Tate Elementary School is 0.44, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #816 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 13% |
| Black | 6% | 21% |
| White | 73% | 60% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Van Buren School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to James R. Tate Elementary School is Van Buren High School (4.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Butterfield Junior High School (4.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is J. J. Izard Elementary School (3.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Van Buren J. J. Izard Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 507 students
3.4 miles
501 N 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479)474-3150 3.4 K-5 507 - Van Buren King Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 574 students
3.6 miles
400 N 19th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479)474-2661 3.6 PK-5 574 - Van Buren Butterfield Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 663 students
4.1 miles
310 N 11th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479)474-6838 4.1 6-8 663 - Van Buren Van Buren High School Grades: 10-12 | 1364 students
4.1 miles
2001 Pointer Trail
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479)474-6821 4.1 10-12 1364 - Alma Alma Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 741 students
4.3 miles
706 Hwy 64 E
Alma, AR 72921
(479)632-2168 4.3 6-8 741
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