Tolleson Elementary School
Tel:
(501) 982-7456
- Tolleson Elementary School serves 307 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Tolleson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Tolleson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Tolleson Elementary School's student population of 307 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 307 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Tolleson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Tolleson Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #670 out of 1008 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 13% |
| Black | 59% | 20% |
| White | 29% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 27% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jacksonville North Pulaski School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Tolleson Elementary School is College Prep Academy (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jacksonville Middle School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Arnold Drive Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jacksonville Arnold Drive Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 366 students
1.4 miles
4150 Arnold Dr
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 988-4145 1.4 PK-5 366 - Jacksonville Jacksonville Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 826 students
2.2 miles
718 Harris Rd
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-1587 2.2 6-8 826 - Jacksonville Warren Dupree Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 444 students
2.3 miles
700 Gregory St
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9541 2.3 K-5 444 - Jacksonville Flightline Upper Academy Charter School
Grades: 5-8 | 151 students
2.8 miles
Lrafb-bldg 1030
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200 2.8 5-8 151 - Jacksonville Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 396 students
2.8 miles
251 N First St
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200 2.8 K-6 396
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