Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, J.f. Wahl 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 13% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 519 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J.f. Wahl Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
J.f. Wahl Elementary School's student population of 519 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
519 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J.f. Wahl 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 J.f. Wahl Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#900 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
92%
19%
White
5%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J.f. Wahl Elementary School's ranking?
J.f. Wahl Elementary School is ranked #900 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend J.f. Wahl Elementary School?
519 students attend J.f. Wahl Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of J.f. Wahl Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J.f. Wahl Elementary School?
J.f. Wahl Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does J.f. Wahl Elementary School offer ?
J.f. Wahl Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is J.f. Wahl Elementary School part of?
J.f. Wahl Elementary School is part of Helena/ W.Helena School District.
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