Yocum Elementary School

308 S College St
El Dorado, AR 71730
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Yocum Elementary School serves 585 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Yocum Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AR
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Yocum Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Yocum Elementary School's student population of 585 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
585 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Yocum Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Yocum Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
Overall Testing Rank
#575 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
14%
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Black
70%
20%
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White
20%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.47
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
9%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yocum Elementary School's ranking?
Yocum Elementary School is ranked #575 out of 993 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Yocum Elementary School?
585 students attend Yocum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Yocum Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yocum Elementary School?
Yocum Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yocum Elementary School offer ?
Yocum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Yocum Elementary School part of?
Yocum Elementary School is part of El Dorado School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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