St. Joe Elementary School served 88 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-59%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-49%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
20%
White
98%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% AR state average).
How many students attend St. Joe Elementary School?
88 students attend St. Joe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of St. Joe Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Joe Elementary School?
St. Joe Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Joe Elementary School offer ?
St. Joe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is St. Joe Elementary School part of?
St. Joe Elementary School is part of Ozark Mountain School District.
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