Serving 80 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Delight Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
8%
19%
White
77%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Delight Elementary School?
80 students attend Delight Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Delight Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Delight Elementary School?
Delight Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Delight Elementary School offer ?
Delight Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Delight Elementary School part of?
Delight Elementary School is part of South Pike County School District.
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