Is Western Yell County Elementary School a good school?

Western Yell County Elementary School ranks 325 th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Western Yell County Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 139 students attended Western Yell County Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Western Yell County Elementary School?

Students at Western Yell County Elementary School are 76% White, 18% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Western Yell County Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Western Yell County Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Western Yell County High School

Western Yell County Elementary School

Summary:

Western Yell County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Belleville, Arkansas, serving 180 students in grades K-6 and part of the Western Yell County School District, which is ranked 205 out of 252 districts in the state.

The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools over the past 10 years, with proficiency rates on standardized tests significantly below the state average across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics were around 26-28%, compared to the state averages of 33.8%, 34.1%, and 36.4%, respectively. The school's performance on ACT Aspire tests is also below the state average. Additionally, Western Yell County Elementary School has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 90-93% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools such as London Elementary, Scranton Elementary, and S.C. Tucker Elementary, Western Yell County Elementary School generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates and rankings. These nearby schools also have lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 56-76%. The higher per-student spending at Western Yell County Elementary School, compared to the nearby schools, has not translated into better academic outcomes, suggesting that broader systemic issues within the Western Yell County School District may be contributing to the school's underperformance.

Detail:

Public K-6

300 N Grand Ave
Belleville, AR 72824

(479) 493-4100

District: Western Yell County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
325^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,141

Students who attend Western Yell County Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Western Yell County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 139

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.5%

Hispanic:

18.0%

Asian:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Western Yell County Elementary School ranks worse than 65.4% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.84. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.5%), Hispanic (18%), Asian (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Western Yell County Elementary School is 9.7. (See more...)

Compare Western Yell County Elementary School employs 14.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Western Yell County Elementary School is $11,141.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Western Yell County Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Western Yell County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Western Yell County School District 205^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Western Yell County Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	65.79	140^th	411	65.9%
2006	69.78	120^th	402	70.1%
2007	76.80	82^nd	440	81.4%
2008	63.65	181^st	439	58.8%
2009	58.65	212^th	445	52.4%
2010	55.96	236^th	457	48.4%
2011	51.70	272^nd	471	42.3%
2012	59.23	228^th	468	51.3%
2013	50.47	287^th	476	39.7%
2014	45.65	311^th	471	34.0%
2015	22.50	390^th	466	16.3%
2016	18.17	432^nd	494	12.6%
2017	19.17	424^th	485	12.6%
2018	33.39	357^th	480	25.6%
2019	21.90	407^th	488	16.6%
2021	20.60	404^th	496	18.5%
2022	46.13	292^nd	487	40.0%
2023	51.30	264^th	492	46.3%
2024	38.84	325^th	497	34.6%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Western Yell County Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	187	8	2	0	6	n/a	n/a	203
1989	207	5	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	217
1990	216	2	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	224
1991	209	0	4	0	3	n/a	n/a	216
1992	216	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	221
1993	216	3	6	4	2	n/a	n/a	231
1994	235	4	2	5	7	n/a	n/a	253
1995	226	4	3	10	0	n/a	n/a	243
1996	226	4	3	10	0	n/a	n/a	243
1997	218	3	4	21	0	n/a	n/a	246
1998	209	3	7	22	0	n/a	n/a	241
1999	206	5	8	29	1	n/a	n/a	249
2000	217	5	13	17	1	n/a	n/a	253
2001	223	2	13	34	1	n/a	n/a	273
2002	180	3	13	36	1	n/a	n/a	233
2003	180	3	13	36	1	n/a	n/a	233
2004	201	1	13	37	1	n/a	n/a	253
2005	179	1	20	38	0	n/a	n/a	238
2006	184	3	22	47	0	n/a	n/a	256
2007	189	3	24	48	0	n/a	n/a	264
2008	213	4	18	56	0	n/a	n/a	291
2009	213	1	16	64	0	n/a	n/a	294
2010	195	0	15	62	3	2	8	285
2011	181	1	12	61	3	0	4	262
2012	165	1	11	63	2	0	4	246
2013	173	1	13	57	2	0	7	253
2014	158	3	10	59	2	0	6	238
2015	168	2	7	58	1	0	7	243
2016	158	2	8	49	0	0	6	223
2017	156	2	7	45	1	0	7	218
2018	145	1	9	36	1	0	4	196
2019	147	3	10	29	3	0	4	196
2020	142	2	9	34	3	0	6	196
2021	136	3	11	31	3	0	6	190
2022	133	1	14	31	2	0	4	185
2023	133	0	11	30	2	0	4	180
2024	105	1	6	25	0	0	2	139

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 Western Yell County Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	203	18.2	11.1	n/a
1989	217	18.0	12.0	n/a
1990	224	19.0	11.7	42
1991	216	16.9	12.7	27.8
1992	221	15.2	14.5	35.3
1993	231	17.0	13.6	32.5
1994	253	15.4	16.4	36.8
1995	243	16.2	15.0	40.7
1996	243	16.2	15.0	40.7
1997	246	16.8	14.6	42.3
1998	241	16.8	14.3	44.4
1999	249	14.9	16.7	65.5
2000	253	19.0	13.3	62.1
2001	273	19.0	14.4	59.7
2002	233	22.0	10.6	67.8
2003	233	22.0	10.6	67.8
2004	253	21.0	12.0	66
2005	238	26.0	9.2	66.8
2006	256	18.0	14.2	66
2007	264	22.0	12.0	84.5
2008	291	23.0	12.7	77.7
2009	294	23.0	12.8	75.9
2010	285	23.4	12.9	81.1
2011	262	23.4	11.1	82.4
2012	246	23.1	10.6	83.7
2013	253	16.7	15.1	84.2
2014	238	16.6	14.3	76.9
2015	243	16.0	15.1	79.4
2016	223	17.0	13.1	84.8
2017	218	17.2	12.6	38.5
2018	196	15.9	12.2	55.1
2019	196	14.1	13.8	88.3
2020	196	14.7	13.2	81.1
2021	190	14.4	13.1	92.6
2022	185	17.1	10.7	90.3
2023	180	15.7	11.4	92.2
2024	139	14.3	9.7	97.8

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 Western Yell County Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	203	18.2	11.1	n/a
1989	217	18.0	12.0	n/a
1990	224	19.0	11.7	42
1991	216	16.9	12.7	27.8
1992	221	15.2	14.5	35.3
1993	231	17.0	13.6	32.5
1994	253	15.4	16.4	36.8
1995	243	16.2	15.0	40.7
1996	243	16.2	15.0	40.7
1997	246	16.8	14.6	42.3
1998	241	16.8	14.3	44.4
1999	249	14.9	16.7	65.5
2000	253	19.0	13.3	62.1
2001	273	19.0	14.4	59.7
2002	233	22.0	10.6	67.8
2003	233	22.0	10.6	67.8
2004	253	21.0	12.0	66
2005	238	26.0	9.2	66.8
2006	256	18.0	14.2	66
2007	264	22.0	12.0	84.5
2008	291	23.0	12.7	77.7
2009	294	23.0	12.8	75.9
2010	285	23.4	12.9	81.1
2011	262	23.4	11.1	82.4
2012	246	23.1	10.6	83.7
2013	253	16.7	15.1	84.2
2014	238	16.6	14.3	76.9
2015	243	16.0	15.1	79.4
2016	223	17.0	13.1	84.8
2017	218	17.2	12.6	38.5
2018	196	15.9	12.2	55.1
2019	196	14.1	13.8	88.3
2020	196	14.7	13.2	81.1
2021	190	14.4	13.1	92.6
2022	185	17.1	10.7	90.3
2023	180	15.7	11.4	92.2
2024	139	14.3	9.7	97.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Western Yell County Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,022 (27.1%)	$8,118 (72.9%)	$11,141

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Western Yell County Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 407^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 264^th of 492 Elementary schools	29.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Western Yell County Elementary School)	61.9	73.4	11.5%
3rd Grade English (Western Yell County School District)	61.9	73.4	11.5%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Western Yell County Elementary School)	52.4	66.7	14.3%
3rd Grade Math (Western Yell County School District)	52.4	66.7	14.3%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Western Yell County Elementary School)	23.8	33.3	9.5%
3rd Grade Science (Western Yell County School District)	23.8	33.3	9.5%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Western Yell County Elementary School)	9.5	46.7	37.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Western Yell County School District)	9.5	46.7	37.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Western Yell County Elementary School)	61.6	48.1	13.5%
4th Grade English (Western Yell County School District)	61.6	48.1	13.5%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Western Yell County Elementary School)	26.9	40.7	13.8%
4th Grade Math (Western Yell County School District)	26.9	40.7	13.8%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Western Yell County Elementary School)	19.2	33.3	14.1%
4th Grade Science (Western Yell County School District)	19.2	33.3	14.1%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Western Yell County Elementary School)	15.3	33.3	18%
4th Grade Reading (Western Yell County School District)	15.3	33.3	18%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Western Yell County Elementary School)	69.2	73.9	4.7%
5th Grade English (Western Yell County School District)	69.2	73.9	4.7%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Western Yell County Elementary School)	15.3	34.8	19.5%
5th Grade Math (Western Yell County School District)	15.3	34.8	19.5%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Western Yell County Elementary School)	26.9	34.7	7.8%
5th Grade Science (Western Yell County School District)	26.9	34.7	7.8%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Western Yell County Elementary School)	19.2	30.4	11.2%
5th Grade Reading (Western Yell County School District)	19.2	30.4	11.2%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Western Yell County Elementary School)	77.5	76.9	0.6%
6th Grade English (Western Yell County School District)	77.5	76.9	0.6%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Western Yell County Elementary School)	35.5	46.1	10.6%
6th Grade Math (Western Yell County School District)	35.5	46.1	10.6%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Western Yell County Elementary School)	38.7	30.8	7.9%
6th Grade Science (Western Yell County School District)	38.7	30.8	7.9%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Western Yell County Elementary School)	29.1	42.3	13.2%
6th Grade Reading (Western Yell County School District)	29.1	42.3	13.2%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	196	180	8.2%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	10	11	10%
Hispanic	29	30	3.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	147	133	9.5%
Two or More Races	4	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.3%	92.2%	4%

Schools Near Western Yell County Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Western Yell County Elementary School	Public	K-6	300 N Grand Ave	Belleville	72824	Yell County	Western Yell County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 493-4100	139	14	9.7	97.8%	105 (75.5%)	1 (0.7%)	25 (18.0%)	6 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	38.8	325^th of 497 public elementary schools	34.6%		51.3	264^th of 492 public elementary schools	46.3%	61	26.1	26.7	36.4	23.6	28.6	21.7	26.7	31.8	23.6	26.0	21.7	13.3	31.8	47.1	28.6	30.4	26.7	40.9	35.3	33.8	$11,141	$3,022	$8,118
S.C. Tucker Elementary School	Public	K-4	304 E 9th St	Danville	72833	Yell County	Danville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 495-4820	287	24	11.8	87.5%	136 (47.4%)	2 (0.7%)	133 (46.3%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)	62.8	184^th of 497 public elementary schools	63.0%		90.4	30^th of 492 public elementary schools	93.9%	154	30.0	49.2			39.9	28.3	46.0			37.4	26.6	49.2			38.2	45.0	50.8			48.0	$11,604	$3,360	$8,244
Two Rivers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	314 N 6th St	Ola	72853	Yell County	Two Rivers School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 489-4160	310	28	10.8	100.0%	270 (87.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.7%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	21.4	416^th of 497 public elementary schools	16.3%		18.1	418^th of 492 public elementary schools	15.0%	2	25.1	13.0			19.1	31.3	15.2			23.4	16.7	15.2			16.0	27.1	21.7			24.5	$10,705	$2,673	$8,032
Dardanelle Primary School	Public	K-3	900 N 4th St	Dardanelle	72834	Yell County	Dardanelle School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 229-4185	620	37	16.7	71.8%	400 (64.5%)	14 (2.3%)	169 (27.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (5.2%)	33.7	357^th of 497 public elementary schools	28.2%		49.5	278^th of 492 public elementary schools	43.5%	79	26.1				25.6	27.9				27.4	31.0				30.4	27.9				27.4	$8,187	$1,105	$7,082
Dardanelle Intermediate School	Public	4-5	2306 Hwy 7 N	Dardanelle	72834	Yell County	Dardanelle School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 229-3707	303	20	14.8	72.6%	189 (62.4%)	8 (2.6%)	99 (32.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	44	290^th of 497 public elementary schools	41.6%		54.6	237^th of 492 public elementary schools	51.8%	53		31.4	30.3		30.8		32.0	32.2		32.1		44.7	24.5		34.4		35.4	25.2		30.2	$9,016	$1,569	$7,447
Scranton Elementary School	Public	K-6	103 N Eighth St	Scranton	72863	Logan County	Scranton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 938-7278	225	17	13.3	52.0%	207 (92.0%)	4 (1.8%)	8 (3.6%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	50.6	256^th of 497 public elementary schools	48.5%		69.8	147^th of 492 public elementary schools	70.1%	109	29.3	36.9	29.6	21.3	29.5	36.6	39.5	25.9	27.2	33.1	29.3	39.4	44.4	36.3	36.7	46.4	42.1	40.7	27.2	39.6	$7,818	$1,168	$6,650
London Elementary School	Public	K-4	154 School St	London	72847	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 293-4241	181	14	12.7	79.0%	132 (72.9%)	2 (1.1%)	17 (9.4%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (15.5%)	74.2	113^th of 497 public elementary schools	77.3%		67.3	159^th of 492 public elementary schools	67.7%	46	48.8	37.5			44.6	41.5	37.5			40.0	48.7	50.0			49.2	51.2	45.9			49.2	$14,982	$3,742	$11,240

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