Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Tyson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Tyson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
John Tyson Elementary School's student population of 570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Tyson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Tyson Elementary School is 0.61, which is more 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
#122 out of 993 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
57%
14%
Black
4%
20%
White
26%
59%
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 John Tyson Elementary School's ranking?
John Tyson Elementary School is ranked #122 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are John Tyson Elementary School often compared to?
John Tyson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend John Tyson Elementary School?
570 students attend John Tyson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of John Tyson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Tyson Elementary School?
John Tyson Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does John Tyson Elementary School offer ?
John Tyson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John Tyson Elementary School part of?
John Tyson Elementary School is part of Springdale School District.
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