Rivercrest Elementary School

1704 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rivercrest 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 47% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 50% in AR
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rivercrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Rivercrest Elementary School's student population of 572 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
572 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Rivercrest Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rivercrest Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
#365 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
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47%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rivercrest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
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Black
21%
20%
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White
66%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
This chart display the diversity score of Rivercrest Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
8%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rivercrest Elementary School's ranking?
Rivercrest Elementary School is ranked #365 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Rivercrest Elementary School often compared to?
Rivercrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manila Elementary School, Armorel Elementary School, Carroll Smith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Rivercrest Elementary School?
572 students attend Rivercrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Rivercrest Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rivercrest Elementary School?
Rivercrest Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rivercrest Elementary School offer ?
Rivercrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Rivercrest Elementary School part of?
Rivercrest Elementary School is part of Rivercrest School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 572 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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