Serving 929 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary 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 38% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 929 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WM. JEFFERSON CLINTON PRIMARY's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Hope, AR, covering approximately 285 square miles. Families typically face a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 12.6 miles and the furthest edge located 20.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School's student population of 929 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
929 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#736 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
34%
15%
Black
44%
19%
White
17%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.7%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School's ranking?
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School is ranked #736 out of 989 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School?
929 students attend Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School?
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School offer ?
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School part of?
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School is part of HOPE School District.
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