Retta Brown 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 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students (19-20)
133 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)1%
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)10%
13%
Black
(19-20)78%
20%
White
(19-20)9%
61%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
9%
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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend Retta Brown Elementary School?
133 students attend Retta Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Retta Brown Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Retta Brown Elementary School offer ?
Retta Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Retta Brown Elementary School part of?
Retta Brown Elementary School is part of El Dorado School District.
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