Weaver Elementary School

1280 E Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 264 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Weaver 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in AR
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Weaver Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Weaver Elementary School's student population of 264 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
264 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Weaver Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weaver Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
This School
State Level (AR)
#960 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Weaver Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Weaver Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Weaver Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Weaver Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Weaver Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Weaver Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
97%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Weaver Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Weaver Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Weaver Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Weaver Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Weaver Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Weaver Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Weaver Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Weaver Elementary School's ranking?
Weaver Elementary School is ranked #960 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Weaver Elementary School?
264 students attend Weaver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Weaver Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weaver Elementary School?
Weaver Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Weaver Elementary School offer ?
Weaver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Weaver Elementary School part of?
Weaver Elementary School is part of West Memphis School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 264 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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