Serving 90 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Altheimer-martin 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 60-69% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
90 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-69%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
95%
19%
White
2%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dollarway School District
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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% AR state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AR state average).
How many students attend Altheimer-martin Elementary School?
90 students attend Altheimer-martin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Altheimer-martin Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Altheimer-martin Elementary School?
Altheimer-martin Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Altheimer-martin Elementary School offer ?
Altheimer-martin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Altheimer-martin Elementary School part of?
Altheimer-martin Elementary School is part of Dollarway School District.
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