Serving 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wonder 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 20-24% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (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.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)10-14%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
98%
19%
White
n/a
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AR state average).
How many students attend Wonder Elementary School?
442 students attend Wonder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Wonder Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wonder Elementary School?
Wonder Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wonder Elementary School offer ?
Wonder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Wonder Elementary School part of?
Wonder Elementary School is part of West Memphis School District.
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