Serving 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Faulk 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 is 10% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Faulk Elementary School's student population of 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
573 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Faulk Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Faulk Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#985 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
95%
19%
White
1%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Faulk Elementary School's ranking?
Faulk Elementary School is ranked #985 out of 997 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Faulk Elementary School?
573 students attend Faulk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Faulk Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Faulk Elementary School?
Faulk Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Faulk Elementary School offer ?
Faulk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Faulk Elementary School part of?
Faulk Elementary School is part of West Memphis School District.
School Reviews
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This school is awesome my son has learned a lot and has made new friends and he is another race.
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