Serving 471 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School's student population of 471 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Providing Students With The Confidence They Need To Pursue Their Dreams
School Rankings
Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#75 out of 989 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
2%
19%
White
76%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Farmington School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School's ranking?
Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School is ranked #75 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School often compared to?
Jerry Pop Williams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bob Folsom Elementary School, Owl Creek School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School?
471 students attend Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School?
Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School offer ?
Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School part of?
Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School is part of Farmington School District.
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