Pyron Elementary School
Pyron Elementary School serves 703 students in grades 2-5.
Pyron Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 703 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pyron Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pyron Elementary School's student population of 703 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
703 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pyron Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Pyron Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#658 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
37%
14%
Black
1%
20%
White
49%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pyron Elementary School's ranking?
Pyron Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Pyron Elementary School?
703 students attend Pyron Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Pyron Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pyron Elementary School?
Pyron Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pyron Elementary School offer ?
Pyron Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Pyron Elementary School part of?
Pyron Elementary School is part of Clarksville School District.
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