Van Cove Elementary School
Tel:
(870)387-2744
- Van Cove Elementary School serves 177 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Van Cove 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 20%)
School Overview
- Van Cove Elementary School's student population of 177 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 177 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Van Cove Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 9:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Van Cove Elementary School is 0.22, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #107 out of 999 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 13% |
| White | 88% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 38% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cossatot River School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Van Cove Elementary School is Cossatot River High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cossatot River High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wickes Elementary School (6.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cove Cossatot River High School Grades: 7-12 | 401 students
1.0 miles
6330 Hwy 71 S
Cove, AR 71937
(870)387-4200 1.0 7-12 401 - Wickes Wickes Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 310 students
6.1 miles
130 School Dr
Wickes, AR 71973
(870)385-2346 6.1 K-6 310 - Gillham Dequeen/mena Area Vocational Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
15.0 miles
395 S Hornberg Ave
Gillham, AR 71841
(870)386-2251 15.0 9-12 n/a - Mena Louise Durham Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 420 students
15.7 miles
106 N Reine St
Mena, AR 71953
(479)394-2943 15.7 PK-2 420 - Mena Mena Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 406 students
15.9 miles
320r Mena St
Mena, AR 71953
(479)394-2572 15.9 6-8 406
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