1967 Chapman
Springdale, AR 72762
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
John Tyson Elementary School serves 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
John Tyson Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • 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:

School Overview

John Tyson Elementary School's student population of 473 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
473 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

John Tyson Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
Overall Testing Rank
#122 out of 993 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
57%
14%
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Black
4%
20%
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White
25%
60%
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Hawaiian
10%
1%
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Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.61
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

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?

473 students attend John Tyson Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

57% of John Tyson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 47% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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