Dyess Elementary School serves 88 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
88 students

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
15%

Black
2%
19%

White
81%
58%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dyess Elementary School?
88 students attend Dyess Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Dyess Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Dyess Elementary School offer ?
Dyess Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Dyess Elementary School part of?
Dyess Elementary School is part of Rivercrest School District.
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