Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dewitt 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% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Dewitt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Dewitt Elementary School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
Dewitt Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dewitt Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#331 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
13%
19%
White
77%
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
49%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Dewitt Elementary School is ranked #331 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Dewitt Elementary School often compared to?
Dewitt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dewitt High School, Dewitt Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Dewitt Elementary School?
530 students attend Dewitt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Dewitt Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dewitt Elementary School?
Dewitt Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dewitt Elementary School offer ?
Dewitt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dewitt Elementary School part of?
Dewitt Elementary School is part of DeWitt School District.
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