Amanda Gist Elementary School vs. Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary School
Should you attend Amanda Gist Elementary School or Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Amanda Gist Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Amanda Gist Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary School serves 531 students in grades 1-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
1-2
Total Students
353 students
531 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#336 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
89%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
78%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
42
-
Grade 1 Students
47
275
Grade 2 Students
57
256
Grade 3 Students
60
-
Grade 4 Students
50
-
Grade 5 Students
44
-
Grade 6 Students
53
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
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2%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
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1%
% White
95%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.10
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
11%
