Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary School vs. Amanda Gist Elementary School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Amanda Gist Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary School serves 569 students in grades 1-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Amanda Gist Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 51% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
1-2
PK-6
Total Students
569 students
414 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#254 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
51%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
40%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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38
Kindergarten Students
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56
Grade 1 Students
300
63
Grade 2 Students
269
51
Grade 3 Students
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45
Grade 4 Students
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54
Grade 5 Students
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54
Grade 6 Students
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53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
3%
2%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
91%
97%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
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Diversity Score
0.17
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
12%