A.
R.
Hederick Elementary School in Booneville, AR serves 566 students from kindergarten through 4th grade with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 14:1, which has remained stable over recent years.
Math proficiency at the school was 10% in 2023, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Booneville School District average of 34%, showing a clear decline from 65% proficiency in 2012.
Reading proficiency for 2022 was 40%, approximately equal to the state average of 40% and slightly above the district average of 39%, but down from 76% in 2014.
Science proficiency was 25% in 2022, lower than the state average of 36% and district average of 35%, indicating weak performance relative to peers.
Enrollment has remained steady at 566 students since at least 2015, with 51% of students eligible for free lunch and 11% for reduced鈥損rice lunch, reflecting a stable socioeconomic composition.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
566 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
95%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Booneville School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend A. R. Hederick Elementary School?
566 students attend A. R. Hederick Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of A. R. Hederick Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of A. R. Hederick Elementary School?
A. R. Hederick Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does A. R. Hederick Elementary School offer ?
A. R. Hederick Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is A. R. Hederick Elementary School part of?
A. R. Hederick Elementary School is part of Booneville School District.
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