Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, College Hill 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 25-29% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
67%
19%
White
26%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
8%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend College Hill Elementary School?
392 students attend College Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of College Hill Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of College Hill Elementary School?
College Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does College Hill Elementary School offer ?
College Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is College Hill Elementary School part of?
College Hill Elementary School is part of Texarkana School District.
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