Serving 573 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Tyson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Tyson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
John Tyson Elementary School's student population of 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
573 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
John Tyson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Tyson Elementary School is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#119 out of 997 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
54%
15%
Black
3%
19%
White
32%
58%
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Tyson Elementary School's ranking?
John Tyson Elementary School is ranked #119 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are John Tyson Elementary School often compared to?
John Tyson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend John Tyson Elementary School?
573 students attend John Tyson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of John Tyson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Tyson Elementary School?
John Tyson Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does John Tyson Elementary School offer ?
John Tyson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Tyson Elementary School part of?
John Tyson Elementary School is part of Springdale School District.
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