Western Yell Co. Elementary School
Tel:
(479)493-4100
- Western Yell Co. Elementary School serves 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
School Overview
- Western Yell Co. Elementary School's student population of 218 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 218 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Western Yell Co. Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Western Yell Co. Elementary School is 0.44, 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 | #836 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 13% |
| Black | n/a | 21% |
| White | 72% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Western Yell Co. Dist. School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Western Yell Co. Elementary School is Danville High School (4.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Danville Middle School (4.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Danville Middle School (4.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Danville Danville Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 259 students
4.3 miles
101 Ja Moudy Dr
Danville, AR 72833
(479)495-4800 4.3 5-8 259 - Danville Danville High School Grades: 9-12 | 282 students
4.4 miles
101 Ja Moudy Dr
Danville, AR 72833
(479)495-4810 4.4 9-12 282 - Danville S.c. Tucker Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 336 students
4.4 miles
304 E 9th St
Danville, AR 72833
(479)495-4820 4.4 PK-4 336 - Havana Western Yell Co. High School Grades: 7-12 | 196 students
4.6 miles
1 Wolverine Dr
Havana, AR 72842
(479)476-4100 4.6 7-12 196 - Plainview Plainview-rover High School Grades: 7-12
11.1 miles
600 Main St
Plainview, AR 72857
(479)272-4241 11.1 7-12 n/a
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