Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Palestine-wheatley Elem. 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 39% (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 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 459 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Palestine-wheatley Elem. 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 Palestine-wheatley Elem. School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Palestine-wheatley Elem. School's ranking?
Palestine-wheatley Elem. School is ranked #403 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Palestine-wheatley Elem. School often compared to?
Palestine-wheatley Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccrory Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% 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 Palestine-wheatley Elem. School?
459 students attend Palestine-wheatley Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Palestine-wheatley Elem. School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palestine-wheatley Elem. School?
Palestine-wheatley Elem. School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Palestine-wheatley Elem. School offer ?
Palestine-wheatley Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Palestine-wheatley Elem. School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 459 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
