Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John P. Woods Elem. School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John P. Woods Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
John P. Woods Elem. School's student population of 487 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John P. Woods Elem. School ranks within the top 5% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John P. Woods Elem. School is 0.64, which is more 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
#37 out of 997 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
4%
19%
White
56%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John P. Woods Elem. School's ranking?
John P. Woods Elem. School is ranked #37 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are John P. Woods Elem. School often compared to?
John P. Woods Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Euper Lane Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend John P. Woods Elem. School?
487 students attend John P. Woods Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of John P. Woods Elem. School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John P. Woods Elem. School?
John P. Woods Elem. School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does John P. Woods Elem. School offer ?
John P. Woods Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John P. Woods Elem. School part of?
John P. Woods Elem. School is part of Fort Smith School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
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