Serving 663 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sonora Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 31% (which is lower 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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 663 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Sonora Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Sonora Elementary School's student population of 663 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
663 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
Sonora Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sonora Elementary School is 0.62, which is more 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
#554 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
32%
14%
Black
1%
19%
White
52%
59%
Hawaiian
8%
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Sonora Elementary School is ranked #554 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Sonora Elementary School often compared to?
Sonora Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Turnbow Elementary 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 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Sonora Elementary School?
663 students attend Sonora Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sonora Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sonora Elementary School?
Sonora Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sonora Elementary School offer ?
Sonora Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sonora Elementary School part of?
Sonora Elementary School is part of Springdale School District.
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