City Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 45%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
353 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)2%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)2%
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)13%
13%
Black
(19-20)3%
20%
White
(19-20)74%
61%
Hawaiian
(19-20)1%
1%
Two or more races
(19-20)5%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
38%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Van Buren 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend City Heights Elementary School?
353 students attend City Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of City Heights Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does City Heights Elementary School offer ?
City Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is City Heights Elementary School part of?
City Heights Elementary School is part of Van Buren School District.
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