Ellen Smith Elementary School vs. Ida Burns Elementary School
Should I attend Ellen Smith Elementary School or Ida Burns Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ellen Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Ida Burns Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ellen Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ida Burns Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
432 students
404 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#341 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#401 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
95
80
Grade 1 Students
91
73
Grade 2 Students
89
83
Grade 3 Students
79
92
Grade 4 Students
78
76
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
18%
9%
% Black
32%
35%
% White
38%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%