Van Cove Elementary School vs. Wickes Elementary School
Should I attend Van Cove Elementary School or Wickes 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
Van Cove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Wickes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Overview
Serving 157 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Van Cove 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 243 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Wickes Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
157 students
243 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#401 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#127 out of 993 schools in AR
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
26
29
Grade 1 Students
18
32
Grade 2 Students
23
35
Grade 3 Students
20
32
Grade 4 Students
25
33
Grade 5 Students
23
38
Grade 6 Students
22
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
39%
% Black
n/a
1%
n/a
% White
90%
57%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
1%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
38%
43%