Serving 157 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Van Cove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#689 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
19%
White
90%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
38%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Cove Elementary School's ranking?
Van Cove Elementary School is ranked #689 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Van Cove Elementary School?
157 students attend Van Cove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Van Cove Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Cove Elementary School?
Van Cove Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Van Cove Elementary School offer ?
Van Cove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Van Cove Elementary School part of?
Van Cove Elementary School is part of Cossatot River School District.
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