Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Beech Crest 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 45% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
401 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)45%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)59%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
87%
20%
White
9%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% AR state average).
How many students attend Beech Crest Elementary School?
401 students attend Beech Crest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Beech Crest Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beech Crest Elementary School?
Beech Crest Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beech Crest Elementary School offer ?
Beech Crest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Beech Crest Elementary School part of?
Beech Crest Elementary School is part of Helena/ West Helena School District.
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