Serving 596 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Yocum 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yocum Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Yocum Elementary School's student population of 596 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yocum 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 Yocum Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
67%
19%
White
19%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
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)
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yocum Elementary School's ranking?
Yocum Elementary School is ranked #689 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Yocum Elementary School often compared to?
Yocum Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hugh Goodwin Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 Yocum Elementary School?
596 students attend Yocum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Yocum Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yocum Elementary School?
Yocum Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yocum Elementary School offer ?
Yocum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Yocum Elementary School part of?
Yocum Elementary School is part of El Dorado School District.
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