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Sequoyah Elementary School

1601 W 12th St
Russellville, AR 72801

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Sequoyah Elementary School serves 534 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.

Sequoyah Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 534 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Sequoyah Elementary School's student population of 534 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2019

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Total Students

534 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Sequoyah Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Sequoyah Elementary School is 0.47, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#13 out of 993 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Sequoyah Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sequoyah 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.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

65-69%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sequoyah Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Sequoyah Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

15%

14%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sequoyah Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

20%

White

71%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Sequoyah Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.47

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Sequoyah Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

32%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sequoyah Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Russellville School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sequoyah Elementary School's ranking?

Sequoyah Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Sequoyah Elementary School?

534 students attend Sequoyah Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

71% of Sequoyah Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sequoyah Elementary School?

Sequoyah Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Sequoyah Elementary School offer ?

Sequoyah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4

What school district is Sequoyah Elementary School part of?

Sequoyah Elementary School is part of Russellville School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 534 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education