Joann Walters Elementary School
Tel:
(870)286-2015
- Joann Walters Elementary School serves 338 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
School Overview
- Joann Walters Elementary School's student population of 338 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 338 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Joann Walters Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Joann Walters Elementary School is 0.15, 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 | #155 out of 999 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 13% |
| Black | n/a | 21% |
| White | 92% | 60% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dierks School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Joann Walters Elementary School is Dierks High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Dierks High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Umpire K-12 School (11.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dierks Dierks High School Grades: 7-12 | 249 students
0.5 miles
900 Old Hwy 70 W
Dierks, AR 71833
(870)286-3234 0.5 7-12 249 - Madison Madison Leadership Academy Grades: M
0.6 miles
106 N 5th St
Madison, AR 72359
(870)633-1081 0.6 M n/a - Umpire Umpire K-12 School Grades: K-12 | 134 students
11.1 miles
142 School St
Umpire, AR 71971
(870)583-2141 11.1 K-12 134 - Nashville Nashville High School Grades: 10-12 | 405 students
14.5 miles
1301 Mt Pleasant Dr
Nashville, AR 71852
(870)845-3261 14.5 10-12 405 - Nashville Nashville Primary School Grades: K-3 | 628 students
14.8 miles
1201 N Eighth St
Nashville, AR 71852
(870)845-3510 14.8 K-3 628
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