Root Elementary School vs. Vandergriff Elementary School
Should you attend Root Elementary School or Vandergriff 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
School
Top Rankings
Root Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Vandergriff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 469 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Root Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 617 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Vandergriff Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
469 students
617 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#10 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
67%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
85
105
Grade 1 Students
100
129
Grade 2 Students
100
122
Grade 3 Students
100
124
Grade 4 Students
84
137
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
84%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
