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Dewitt Elementary School

Summary:

Dewitt Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Dewitt, Arkansas, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 530 students. The school is part of the Dewitt School District, which is ranked 80 out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Dewitt Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts, Reading, and Science proficiency across all grades, with proficiency rates of 39.8% in ELA, 41.1% in Reading, and 41.8% in Science, compared to the state averages of 33.8%, 34.1%, and 35.6%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school's performance is slightly below the state average, with a 35% proficiency rate compared to the state's 36.4%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.9 to 15.1 students per teacher, and a higher spending per student of $8,510, which is above the state average. However, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.4% to 65.06%, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

The nearest comparable school is Park Avenue Elementary School in the Stuttgart School District, which is located approximately 18.55 miles from Dewitt Elementary School. Park Avenue Elementary School consistently underperforms Dewitt Elementary School in academic proficiency across all subject areas and grade levels, suggesting that Dewitt Elementary School is providing a higher-quality education despite serving a student population with a higher percentage of economic disadvantage. Dewitt Elementary School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, but its performance has generally improved, with its rating increasing from 1 star out of 5 in 2016-2017 to 4 stars out of 5 in 2022-2023, indicating that the school has been making progress in improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1718 S Grandview Dr
       Dewitt, AR  72042

(870) 946-4651

District: Dewitt School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
191st of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,510 Help


Students who attend Dewitt Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Dewitt Middle School
High:    Dewitt High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  482

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.4%
African American:
13.1%
Hispanic:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dewitt Elementary School ranks better than 61.6% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.4%), African American (13.1%), Hispanic (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dewitt Elementary School is 14. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dewitt Elementary School is $8,510.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dewitt Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dewitt School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dewitt School District 80th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dewitt Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 46.79 252nd 411 38.7%
2006 63.29 159th 402 60.4%
2007 54.95 222nd 440 49.5%
2008 47.61 275th 439 37.4%
2009 55.13 236th 445 47.0%
2010 59.72 204th 457 55.4%
2011 50.85 277th 471 41.2%
2012 64.52 184th 468 60.7%
2013 51.26 280th 476 41.2%
2014 60.89 192nd 471 59.2%
2015 51.75 206th 466 55.8%
2016 38.79 345th 494 30.2%
2017 27.14 383rd 485 21.0%
2018 46.26 279th 480 41.9%
2019 55.98 233rd 488 52.3%
2021 59.40 211th 496 57.5%
2022 61.56 191st 487 60.8%
2023 71.82 136th 492 72.4%
2024 62.26 191st 497 61.6%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a teacher
Thursday, October 11, 2018

Open Quote DeWitt Elementary School staff diligently works to provide each child with a safe, caring environment to learn. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dewitt Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 367 82 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1989 341 66 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1990 345 68 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1991 307 72 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1992 302 63 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1993 314 53 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1994 300 67 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1995 296 68 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1996 296 68 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1997 284 79 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1998 276 74 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1999 279 62 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2000 283 53 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2001 361 70 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2002 362 72 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2003 362 72 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2004 355 75 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 433
2005 368 92 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 464
2006 469 93 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 571
2007 458 88 1 6 3 n/a n/a 0 556
2008 484 90 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 585
2009 464 80 2 9 3 n/a n/a 0 558
2010 443 79 0 12 1 0 18 0 553
2011 426 73 0 15 1 0 20 0 535
2012 386 79 0 16 1 0 11 0 493
2013 385 70 0 20 0 0 12 0 487
2014 369 63 0 28 0 0 18 0 478
2015 371 64 0 35 0 0 19 0 489
2016 389 73 0 35 0 0 22 0 519
2017 395 69 0 38 0 0 27 0 529
2018 395 63 1 34 1 2 27 0 523
2019 389 63 1 26 0 2 31 0 512
2020 388 55 2 25 0 0 28 0 498
2021 388 58 2 25 0 0 25 0 498
2022 427 61 2 36 0 0 18 0 544
2023 407 66 2 32 0 0 23 0 530
2024 373 63 1 24 0 0 21 0 482

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dewitt Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 449 27.3 16.4 n/a
1989 407 26.0 15.6 n/a
1990 413 26.0 15.8 45.5
1991 379 24.9 15.2 48.3
1992 365 23.0 15.8 46
1993 367 22.1 16.6 44.7
1994 367 21.1 17.4 50.1
1995 364 19.5 18.7 49.7
1996 364 19.5 18.7 49.7
1997 366 20.1 18.2 50
1998 354 20.1 17.6 52.8
1999 344 16.7 20.6 57
2000 338 22.0 15.4 53.6
2001 433 26.0 16.7 52.9
2002 435 29.0 15.0 49.4
2003 435 29.0 15.0 49.4
2004 433 29.0 14.9 49.4
2005 464 31.0 15.0 55.8
2006 571 38.0 15.0 59
2007 556 42.0 13.2 64
2008 585 43.0 13.6 61.9
2009 558 41.0 13.6 64.5
2010 553 43.3 12.8 67.3
2011 535 41.9 12.7 65.2
2012 493 35.8 13.7 68.8
2013 487 34.9 13.9 68.4
2014 478 34.4 13.8 70.5
2015 489 36.0 13.5 69.1
2016 519 37.0 14.0 71.1
2017 529 38.0 13.8 34.4
2018 523 38.0 13.7 32.5
2019 512 36.5 14.0 64.6
2020 498 34.5 14.4 68.1
2021 498 35.4 14.0 65.1
2022 544 35.9 15.1 64.2
2023 530 37.9 13.9 63.4
2024 482 34.3 14.0 67.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dewitt Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 449 27.3 16.4 n/a
1989 407 26.0 15.6 n/a
1990 413 26.0 15.8 45.5
1991 379 24.9 15.2 48.3
1992 365 23.0 15.8 46
1993 367 22.1 16.6 44.7
1994 367 21.1 17.4 50.1
1995 364 19.5 18.7 49.7
1996 364 19.5 18.7 49.7
1997 366 20.1 18.2 50
1998 354 20.1 17.6 52.8
1999 344 16.7 20.6 57
2000 338 22.0 15.4 53.6
2001 433 26.0 16.7 52.9
2002 435 29.0 15.0 49.4
2003 435 29.0 15.0 49.4
2004 433 29.0 14.9 49.4
2005 464 31.0 15.0 55.8
2006 571 38.0 15.0 59
2007 556 42.0 13.2 64
2008 585 43.0 13.6 61.9
2009 558 41.0 13.6 64.5
2010 553 43.3 12.8 67.3
2011 535 41.9 12.7 65.2
2012 493 35.8 13.7 68.8
2013 487 34.9 13.9 68.4
2014 478 34.4 13.8 70.5
2015 489 36.0 13.5 69.1
2016 519 37.0 14.0 71.1
2017 529 38.0 13.8 34.4
2018 523 38.0 13.7 32.5
2019 512 36.5 14.0 64.6
2020 498 34.5 14.4 68.1
2021 498 35.4 14.0 65.1
2022 544 35.9 15.1 64.2
2023 530 37.9 13.9 63.4
2024 482 34.3 14.0 67.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dewitt Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,833 (21.5%) $6,678 (78.5%) $8,510

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dewitt Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 233rd of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 136th of 492 Elementary schools
 20.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Dewitt Elementary School)7568.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English (Dewitt School District)78.668.5
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Dewitt Elementary School)70.461.4
 9%
   3rd Grade Math (Dewitt School District)74.861.4
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Dewitt Elementary School)40.947.4
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Dewitt School District)45.747.4
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Dewitt Elementary School)31.845.6
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dewitt School District)37.845.6
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Dewitt Elementary School)73.171.5
 1.6%
   4th Grade English (Dewitt School District)75.671.5
 4.1%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Dewitt Elementary School)66.747.3
 19.4%
   4th Grade Math (Dewitt School District)66.747.3
 19.4%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Dewitt Elementary School)55.245.3
 9.9%
   4th Grade Science (Dewitt School District)56.745.3
 11.4%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Dewitt Elementary School)52.641
 11.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Dewitt School District)55.541
 14.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Dewitt Elementary School)71.177
 5.9%
   5th Grade English (Dewitt School District)74.777
 2.3%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Dewitt Elementary School)36.445.9
 9.5%
   5th Grade Math (Dewitt School District)37.545.9
 8.4%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Dewitt Elementary School)36.452.4
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Dewitt School District)40.952.4
 11.5%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Dewitt Elementary School)33.850.5
 16.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Dewitt School District)37.550.5
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students512530
 3.5%
African American6366
 4.8%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic2632
 23.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White389407
 4.6%
Two or More Races3123
 25.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.6%63.4%
 1.3%

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Students who attend Dewitt Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dewitt Middle School
High : Dewitt High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 482 students attended Dewitt Elementary School.

Dewitt Elementary School ranks 191st of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Dewitt Elementary School are 77% White, 13% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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