Whitten Elementary School serves 163 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 80%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
163 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
80%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)3%
12%
Black
(15-16)86%
21%
White
(15-16)11%
61%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% AR state average).
How many students attend Whitten Elementary School?
163 students attend Whitten Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Whitten Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitten Elementary School?
Whitten Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whitten Elementary School offer ?
Whitten Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Whitten Elementary School part of?
Whitten Elementary School is part of Lee County School District.
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