Serving 479 students in grades Kindergarten-5, J. J. Izard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
J. J. Izard Elementary School's student population of 479 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
J. J. Izard 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. J. Izard Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#623 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
4%
19%
White
64%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. J. Izard Elementary School's ranking?
J. J. Izard Elementary School is ranked #623 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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend J. J. Izard Elementary School?
479 students attend J. J. Izard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of J. J. Izard Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. J. Izard Elementary School?
J. J. Izard Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does J. J. Izard Elementary School offer ?
J. J. Izard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is J. J. Izard Elementary School part of?
J. J. Izard Elementary School is part of Van Buren School District.
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