Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary School vs. Amanda Gist Elementary School
Should you attend Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary School or Amanda Gist 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
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Amanda Gist Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
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).
Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
1-2
PK-6
Total Students
552 students
397 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#336 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
50%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
41%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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47%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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35
Kindergarten Students
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52
Grade 1 Students
259
56
Grade 2 Students
293
57
Grade 3 Students
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48
Grade 4 Students
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43
Grade 5 Students
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54
Grade 6 Students
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52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
3%
2%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
92%
96%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
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Diversity Score
0.15
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
12%
