James R. Tate Elementary School vs. King Elementary School
Should you attend James R. Tate Elementary School or King 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
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King Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
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Overview
Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James R. Tate Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 437 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, King Elementary School ranks in the top 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 37% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
459 students
437 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#683 out of 989 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#427 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
60
40
Kindergarten Students
57
54
Grade 1 Students
70
66
Grade 2 Students
62
77
Grade 3 Students
74
58
Grade 4 Students
70
80
Grade 5 Students
66
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
18%
39%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
69%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
16%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
76%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
11%