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George Elementary School vs. John Tyson Elementary School

Should you attend George Elementary School or John Tyson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
George Elementary School
2878 S Powell
Springdale, AR 72764
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
John Tyson Elementary School
1967 Chapman
Springdale, AR 72762
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

George Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

John Tyson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 636 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 573 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Tyson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 62% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
636 students
573 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at George Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John Tyson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at George Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John Tyson Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at George Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John Tyson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at George Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springdale School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John Tyson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springdale School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#587 out of 989 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
#89 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of George Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John Tyson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in AR)
62%
(Top 20% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springdale School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Tyson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springdale School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 20% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springdale School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Tyson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springdale School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at George Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Springdale School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Tyson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Springdale School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of George Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of John Tyson Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
83
100
Grade 1 Students
122
97
Grade 2 Students
99
107
Grade 3 Students
98
74
Grade 4 Students
127
89
Grade 5 Students
107
106

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at George Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Springdale School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at John Tyson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Springdale School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at George Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springdale School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John Tyson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springdale School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
65%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at George Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springdale School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John Tyson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springdale School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at George Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springdale School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John Tyson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springdale School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
13%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at George Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springdale School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John Tyson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springdale School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
15%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at George Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Springdale School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at John Tyson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Springdale School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at George Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springdale School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John Tyson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springdale School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of George Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springdale School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of John Tyson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springdale School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
59%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at George Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springdale School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John Tyson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springdale School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at George Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springdale School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John Tyson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springdale School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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