Serving 137 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Western Grove 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 35-39% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)45-49%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
19%
White
98%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% AR state average).
How many students attend Western Grove Elementary School?
137 students attend Western Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Western Grove Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Grove Elementary School?
Western Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Western Grove Elementary School offer ?
Western Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Western Grove Elementary School part of?
Western Grove Elementary School is part of Ozark Mountain School District.
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