Warren Dupree Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Serving 312 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Warren Dupree 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 15-19% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(20-21)
15-19%
36%
(20-21)
15-19%
37%
(20-21)
10-14%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
56%
19%
White
23%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
(20-21) ⚠ COVID-19 impacted
26.6%
17.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
School Statewide Testing
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Warren Dupree Elementary School?
312 students attend Warren Dupree Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Warren Dupree Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Warren Dupree Elementary School?
Warren Dupree Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Warren Dupree Elementary School offer ?
Warren Dupree Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Warren Dupree Elementary School part of?
Warren Dupree Elementary School is part of Jacksonville North Pulaski School District.

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