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Van Cove Elementary School

122 E Adair St
Vandervoort, AR 71972
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6/
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Top 50%
Tel: (870) 387-2744
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Van Cove Elementary School serves 161 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Van Cove Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in AR
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Van Cove Elementary School ranks 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 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Van Cove Elementary School's student population of 161 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
161 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Van Cove Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Van Cove Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
Overall Testing Rank
#401 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
n/a
20%
White
84%
60%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
13%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.28
0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
38%
9%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Van Cove Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Cossatot River School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Van Cove Elementary School's ranking?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Van Cove Elementary School?

161 students attend Van Cove Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Van Cove Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Cove Elementary School?

Van Cove Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Van Cove Elementary School offer ?

Van Cove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Van Cove Elementary School part of?

Van Cove Elementary School is part of Cossatot River School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 161 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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