The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 71%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
143 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-54%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-54%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
9%
Black
(09-10)86%
22%
White
(09-10)14%
65%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
98%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Turrell 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% AR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% AR state average).
How many students attend Turrell Elementary School?
143 students attend Turrell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Turrell Elementary School students are Black, and 14% of students are White.
What grades does Turrell Elementary School offer ?
Turrell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Turrell Elementary School part of?
Turrell Elementary School is part of Turrell School District.
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