Sylvan Hills Elementary School serves 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Sylvan Hills Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sylvan Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sylvan Hills Elementary School's student population of 374 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sylvan Hills Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Sylvan Hills Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#561 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
37%
20%
White
50%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 is Sylvan Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Sylvan Hills Elementary School is ranked #561 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Sylvan Hills Elementary School?
374 students attend Sylvan Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sylvan Hills Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylvan Hills Elementary School?
Sylvan Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sylvan Hills Elementary School offer ?
Sylvan Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sylvan Hills Elementary School part of?
Sylvan Hills Elementary School is part of Pulaski County Special School District.
School Reviews
2 5/24/2010
Quality of academic programs, NOT challenging enough for students.
Facilities, run down.
Level of parent involvement, no homework so how can I gauge my child's progress?
Academic awards. Great job in holding back Ur student's potential. Now the school will get more money in the fall to Fight the cause.
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