Serving 445 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Root 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: ROOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves the west part of Fayetteville, AR, covering an area of approximately 4.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Root Elementary School's student population of 445 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
445 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Root Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Root Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 989 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
1%
19%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
85%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Root Elementary School's ranking?
Root Elementary School is ranked #3 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Root Elementary School often compared to?
Root Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vandergriff Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Root Elementary School?
445 students attend Root Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Root Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Root Elementary School?
Root Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Root Elementary School offer ?
Root Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Root Elementary School part of?
Root Elementary School is part of Fayetteville School District.
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