Root Elementary School vs. Vandergriff Elementary School
Should I attend Root Elementary School or Vandergriff 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
Root Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Vandergriff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 458 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Root Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 645 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Vandergriff Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
458 students
645 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#13 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#6 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
88
121
Grade 1 Students
90
126
Grade 2 Students
96
113
Grade 3 Students
85
136
Grade 4 Students
99
149
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
7%
5%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
85%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%