Serving 307 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tolleson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
59%
19%
White
29%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AR state average).
How many students attend Tolleson Elementary School?
307 students attend Tolleson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Tolleson Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tolleson Elementary School?
Tolleson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tolleson Elementary School offer ?
Tolleson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tolleson Elementary School part of?
Tolleson Elementary School is part of Jacksonville North Pulaski School District.
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