Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John P. Woods 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 72% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John P. Woods 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
Diversity
School Overview
John P. Woods Elementary School's student population of 514 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
514 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
For if my dreams are to be, it's up to me.
School Rankings
John P. Woods 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 John P. Woods Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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
#22 out of 989 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
6%
19%
White
54%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John P. Woods Elementary School's ranking?
John P. Woods Elementary School is ranked #22 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are John P. Woods Elementary School often compared to?
John P. Woods Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Euper Lane Elementary School, Westwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend John P. Woods Elementary School?
514 students attend John P. Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of John P. Woods Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John P. Woods Elementary School?
John P. Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does John P. Woods Elementary School offer ?
John P. Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John P. Woods Elementary School part of?
John P. Woods Elementary School is part of Fort Smith School District.
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