Norfork Elementary School vs. Amanda Gist Elementary School
Should you attend Norfork 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
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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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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 251 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Norfork 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 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
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Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
251 students
353 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#386 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#336 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
28
42
Grade 1 Students
40
47
Grade 2 Students
41
57
Grade 3 Students
43
60
Grade 4 Students
31
50
Grade 5 Students
33
44
Grade 6 Students
35
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
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% Asian
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n/a
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% Hispanic
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2%
% Black
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% White
96%
95%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
2%
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Diversity Score
0.08
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
12%
