Serving 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James R. Tate Elem. 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
James R. Tate Elem. School's student population of 445 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
445 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
James R. Tate Elem. 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 James R. Tate Elem. School is 0.43, 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
#620 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
19%
14%
Black
1%
20%
White
73%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James R. Tate Elem. School's ranking?
James R. Tate Elem. School is ranked #620 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend James R. Tate Elem. School?
445 students attend James R. Tate Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of James R. Tate Elem. School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James R. Tate Elem. School?
James R. Tate Elem. School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does James R. Tate Elem. School offer ?
James R. Tate Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is James R. Tate Elem. School part of?
James R. Tate Elem. School is part of Van Buren School District.
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