Arrie Goforth Elementary School vs. Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary School
Should you attend Arrie Goforth 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
Overview
Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Arrie Goforth 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary School serves 552 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 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
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Grades Offered
PK-6
1-2
Total Students
253 students
552 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#386 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
89%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
78%
n/a
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
-
Kindergarten Students
35
-
Grade 1 Students
38
259
Grade 2 Students
36
293
Grade 3 Students
27
-
Grade 4 Students
29
-
Grade 5 Students
37
-
Grade 6 Students
35
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
98%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
11%
