Old Wire Elementary School
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(479) 631-3510
Old Wire Elementary School serves 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Old Wire Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Old Wire Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Old Wire Elementary School's student population of 609 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 609 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Old Wire Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Old Wire Elementary School is 0.56, 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 | #294 out of 1008 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 62% | 13% |
| Black | 2% | 20% |
| White | 24% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | 8% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 17% | 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 Old Wire Elementary School is Elmwood Middle School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bonnie Grimes Elementary School (1.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rogers Bonnie Grimes Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 47%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 508 students10
1.9 miles
1801 S 13th St
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 631-3660 1.9 PK-5 508 - Rogers Elmwood Middle School Math: 57% | Reading: 58%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-9 | 822 students10
2.0 miles
1600 S 13th St
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 631-3600 2 6-9 822 - Rogers Northside Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 47%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 518 students10
2.0 miles
807 N Sixth St
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 631-3650 2 PK-5 518 - Rogers Lingle Middle School Math: 57% | Reading: 57%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 930 students10
2.3 miles
901 N 13th St
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 631-3590 2.3 6-8 930 - Rogers Frank Tillery Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 635 students10
2.5 miles
621 W Elm St
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 631-3520 2.5 PK-5 635
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