Northwest Elementary School vs. Yocum Elementary School
Should I attend Northwest Elementary School or Yocum 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
Northwest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Yocum Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 477 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Northwest 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 25-29% (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 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 585 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Yocum 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
477 students
585 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#479 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#575 out of 993 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
96
139
Grade 1 Students
98
155
Grade 2 Students
91
101
Grade 3 Students
95
92
Grade 4 Students
97
98
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
11%
6%
% Black
43%
70%
% White
41%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
