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 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).
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).
Grades Offered
1-2
K-6
Total Students
531 students
353 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
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
Kindergarten Students
-
42
Grade 1 Students
275
47
Grade 2 Students
256
57
Grade 3 Students
-
60
Grade 4 Students
-
50
Grade 5 Students
-
44
Grade 6 Students
-
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
2%
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% Hispanic
4%
2%
% Black
1%
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% White
90%
95%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
2%
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Diversity Score
0.19
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
12%
