Serving 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Western Yell County Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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-6
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western Yell County Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Western Yell County Elementary School's student population of 157 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
157 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Western Yell County Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Yell County Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#404 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
80%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Yell County Elementary School's ranking?
Western Yell County Elementary School is ranked #404 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Western Yell County Elementary School?
157 students attend Western Yell County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Western Yell County Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Western Yell County Elementary School?
Western Yell County Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Western Yell County Elementary School offer ?
Western Yell County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Yell County Elementary School part of?
Western Yell County Elementary School is part of Western Yell County School District.
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