Serving 341 students in grades 2-5, W. T. Cheney 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 18% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 19% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)18%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)19%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
95%
20%
White
2%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend W. T. Cheney Elementary School?
341 students attend W. T. Cheney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of W. T. Cheney Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W. T. Cheney Elementary School?
W. T. Cheney Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does W. T. Cheney Elementary School offer ?
W. T. Cheney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is W. T. Cheney Elementary School part of?
W. T. Cheney Elementary School is part of Pine Bluff School District.
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