Quitman Elementary School
Tel:
(501) 589-2807
- Quitman Elementary School serves 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Quitman Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Quitman Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Quitman Elementary School's student population of 370 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 370 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Quitman Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Quitman Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #169 out of 1008 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 13% |
| Black | n/a | 20% |
| White | 93% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Quitman School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Quitman Elementary School is Quitman High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rose Bud Elementary School (7.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Quitman Quitman High School Grades: 7-12 | 320 students
1.5 miles
6275 Heber Springs W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2554 1.5 7-12 320 - Rose Bud Rose Bud Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 431 students
7.8 miles
124 School Rd
Rose Bud, AR 72137
(501) 556-5152 7.8 PK-6 431 - Rose Bud Rose Bud High School Grades: 7-12 | 396 students
7.8 miles
124 School Rd
Rose Bud, AR 72137
(501) 556-5404 7.8 7-12 396 - Guy Guy-perkins Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 222 students
8.7 miles
492 Hwy 25 N
Guy, AR 72061
(501) 679-3509 8.7 PK-6 222 - Guy Guy-perkins High School Grades: 7-12 | 166 students
8.7 miles
492 Hwy 25 N
Guy, AR 72061
(501) 679-3507 8.7 7-12 166
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