Serving 536 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bernice Young Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bernice Young 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
Bernice Young Elementary School's student population of 536 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
536 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Bernice Young Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bernice Young Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 989 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
21%
15%
Black
4%
19%
White
59%
57%
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bernice Young Elementary School's ranking?
Bernice Young Elementary School is ranked #34 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Bernice Young Elementary School often compared to?
Bernice Young Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hunt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Bernice Young Elementary School?
536 students attend Bernice Young Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Bernice Young Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bernice Young Elementary School?
Bernice Young Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bernice Young Elementary School offer ?
Bernice Young Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bernice Young Elementary School part of?
Bernice Young Elementary School is part of Springdale School District.
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