Serving 139 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Western Yell Co. Elem. School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western Yell Co. Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Western Yell Co. Elem. School's student population of 139 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Western Yell Co. Elem. School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Yell Co. Elem. School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#517 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
1%
19%
White
76%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Yell Co. Elem. School's ranking?
Western Yell Co. Elem. School is ranked #517 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Western Yell Co. Elem. School?
139 students attend Western Yell Co. Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Western Yell Co. Elem. School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Yell Co. Elem. School?
Western Yell Co. Elem. School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Western Yell Co. Elem. School offer ?
Western Yell Co. Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Yell Co. Elem. School part of?
Western Yell Co. Elem. School is part of Western Yell County School District.
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