Lavaca Elementary School
Tel:
(479)674-5613
- Lavaca Elementary School serves 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (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 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
School Overview
- Lavaca Elementary School's student population of 366 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 366 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lavaca Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lavaca Elementary School is 0.29, 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 | #435 out of 999 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 13% |
| Black | n/a | 21% |
| White | 84% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lavaca School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lavaca Elementary School is Lavaca High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lavaca Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lavaca Middle School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lavaca Lavaca High School Grades: 9-12 | 237 students
0.3 miles
311 Holly St
Lavaca, AR 72941
(479)674-5612 0.3 9-12 237 - Lavaca Lavaca Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 266 students
0.7 miles
603 N Division St
Lavaca, AR 72941
(479)674-5618 0.7 5-8 266 - Charleston Charleston Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 531 students
7.5 miles
11 Dale Bumpers Dr
Charleston, AR 72933
(479)965-2460 7.5 PK-6 531 - Charleston Charleston High School Grades: 7-12 | 413 students
7.6 miles
3005 Dale Bumpers Dr
Charleston, AR 72933
(479)965-7150 7.6 7-12 413 - Barling Barling Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 422 students
7.8 miles
1400 D St
Barling, AR 72923
(479)452-0211 7.8 PK-6 422
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