Ida Burns Elementary School vs. Ellen Smith Elementary School
Should I attend Ida Burns Elementary School or Ellen Smith 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
Ida Burns Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Ellen Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
404 students
432 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#401 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#341 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
80
95
Grade 1 Students
73
91
Grade 2 Students
83
89
Grade 3 Students
92
79
Grade 4 Students
76
78
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
18%
% Black
35%
32%
% White
47%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
