Serving 345 students in grades 2-5, Townsend Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 14% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 12% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
345 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)14%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)12%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Hispanic
(14-15)3%
12%
Black
(14-15)92%
21%
White
(14-15)4%
62%
Hawaiian
(14-15)1%
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dollarway School District
Source: 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% AR state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% AR state average).
How many students attend Townsend Park Elementary School?
345 students attend Townsend Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Townsend Park Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Townsend Park Elementary School?
Townsend Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Townsend Park Elementary School offer ?
Townsend Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Townsend Park Elementary School part of?
Townsend Park Elementary School is part of Dollarway School District.
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