Serving 538 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Sequoyah 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sequoyah Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sequoyah Elementary School's student population of 538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
538 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Sequoyah Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequoyah Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#27 out of 997 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%

Hispanic
14%
15%

Black
3%
19%

White
75%
58%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sequoyah Elementary School's ranking?
Sequoyah Elementary School is ranked #27 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Sequoyah Elementary School often compared to?
Sequoyah Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakland Heights Elem. School, Center Valley Elem. School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Sequoyah Elementary School?
538 students attend Sequoyah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Sequoyah Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sequoyah Elementary School?
Sequoyah Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sequoyah Elementary School offer ?
Sequoyah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Sequoyah Elementary School part of?
Sequoyah Elementary School is part of Russellville School District.
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