Janie Darr Elementary School
Janie Darr Elementary School serves 695 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Janie Darr Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Janie Darr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
School Overview
Janie Darr Elementary School's student population of 695 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 695 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Rankings
Janie Darr Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 998 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Janie Darr Elementary School is 0.36, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #5 out of 998 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 13% |
| Black | 3% | 20% |
| White | 79% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rogers School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Janie Darr Elementary School is Rogers High School (3.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bellview Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rogers Bellview Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 71%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 412 students10
1.7 miles
5400 Bellview Rd
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 631-3605 1.7 PK-5 412 - Bentonville Creekside Middle School Math: 65% | Reading: 60%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 5-6 | 457 students10
2.4 miles
2901 Sw 28th St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 286-9600 2.4 5-6 457 - Lowell Elza R. Tucker Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 56%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 677 students10
3.1 miles
121 School Ave
Lowell, AR 72745
(479) 631-3561 3.1 PK-5 677 - Springdale Willis Shaw Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 711 students10
3.2 miles
4377 Grimsley Rd
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8898 3.2 PK-5 711 - Lowell Lowell Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 58%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 464 students10
3.5 miles
202 Mcclure Rd
Lowell, AR 72745
(479) 631-3610 3.5 PK-5 464
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