Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary School vs. Norfork Elementary School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Norfork Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
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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 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Norfork 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
1-2
PK-6
Total Students
569 students
245 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#304 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
45-49%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
35-39%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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19
Kindergarten Students
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34
Grade 1 Students
300
38
Grade 2 Students
269
29
Grade 3 Students
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31
Grade 4 Students
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35
Grade 5 Students
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30
Grade 6 Students
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29
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
3%
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% Black
1%
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% White
91%
98%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.04
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
70%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
