Cossatot River Elementary School

Summary:

Cossatot River Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-6 in Wickes, Arkansas, with 242 students. The school is part of the Cossatot River School District, which is ranked 64 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cossatot River Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels, with 51.6% of students proficient or better in ATLAS/Mathematics, compared to 38.6% for the district and 36.4% for the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.8 to 16.2 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby Dequeen Elementary and Dequeen Primary schools. However, Cossatot River Elementary has an exceptionally high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98.76% to 100% over the past few years.

Despite the high level of economic disadvantage among its student population, Cossatot River Elementary School has maintained a strong academic performance, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Arkansas elementary schools over the past several years. This is particularly impressive when compared to the nearby Dequeen Elementary School, which serves a more affluent student population but has similar or slightly lower proficiency rates. The low student-teacher ratio at Cossatot River Elementary may contribute to its strong academic performance, as smaller class sizes can allow for more individualized attention and support for students.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 130 School Dr
       Wickes, AR  71973


(870) 385-2346

District: Cossatot River School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
77th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,045 Help


Students who attend Cossatot River Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Cossatot River High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  221

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.5%
Hispanic:
21.3%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cossatot River Elementary School ranks better than 84.5% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.5%), Hispanic (21.3%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cossatot River Elementary School is 17.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cossatot River Elementary School is $9,045.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Cossatot River School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cossatot River School District 64th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cossatot River Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 78.70 61st 476 87.2%
2014 72.84 106th 471 77.5%
2015 80.99 65th 466 86.1%
2016 58.56 194th 494 60.7%
2017 62.27 171st 485 64.7%
2018 76.35 97th 480 79.8%
2019 68.73 142nd 488 70.9%
2021 79.27 86th 496 82.7%
2022 78.80 89th 487 81.7%
2023 77.53 98th 492 80.1%
2024 80.56 77th 497 84.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Cossatot River Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 190 1 0 124 17 1 0 0 333
2012 175 0 0 119 18 1 2 0 315
2013 169 0 0 135 15 0 3 0 322
2014 163 0 0 142 18 0 1 0 324
2015 159 2 0 147 18 0 1 0 327
2016 140 1 0 151 13 0 0 0 305
2017 148 1 0 148 11 0 2 0 310
2018 164 1 0 131 8 0 2 0 306
2019 163 2 0 127 8 0 2 0 302
2020 160 1 0 121 13 0 1 0 296
2021 143 1 0 105 9 0 0 0 258
2022 139 3 0 94 4 0 3 0 243
2023 172 1 0 53 4 0 12 0 242
2024 158 0 0 47 4 1 11 0 221

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 Cossatot River Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 333 21.9 15.1 99.1
2012 315 21.6 14.5 99
2013 322 22.4 14.3 99.1
2014 324 25.2 12.8 81.5
2015 327 27.0 12.1 99.1
2016 305 25.0 12.2 99
2017 310 23.8 13.0 99
2018 306 23.8 12.8 63.1
2019 302 19.9 15.1 100
2020 296 19.3 15.3 100
2021 258 23.8 10.8 100
2022 243 20.1 12.0 100
2023 242 14.8 16.2 98.8
2024 221 12.8 17.2 98.6

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 Cossatot River Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 333 21.9 15.1 99.1
2012 315 21.6 14.5 99
2013 322 22.4 14.3 99.1
2014 324 25.2 12.8 81.5
2015 327 27.0 12.1 99.1
2016 305 25.0 12.2 99
2017 310 23.8 13.0 99
2018 306 23.8 12.8 63.1
2019 302 19.9 15.1 100
2020 296 19.3 15.3 100
2021 258 23.8 10.8 100
2022 243 20.1 12.0 100
2023 242 14.8 16.2 98.8
2024 221 12.8 17.2 98.6

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 Cossatot River Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,191 (13.2%) $7,853 (86.8%) $9,045

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cossatot River Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 142nd of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 98th of 492 Elementary schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Cossatot River Elementary School)77.372.1
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English (Cossatot River School District)70.269.2
 1%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Cossatot River Elementary School)61.481.9
 20.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Cossatot River School District)5477.9
 23.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Cossatot River Elementary School)40.954.1
 13.2%
   3rd Grade Science (Cossatot River School District)35.150
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Cossatot River Elementary School)29.632.8
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cossatot River School District)32.532.4
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Cossatot River Elementary School)74.582.3
 7.8%
   4th Grade English (Cossatot River School District)7681.7
 5.7%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Cossatot River Elementary School)79.168.6
 10.5%
   4th Grade Math (Cossatot River School District)63.366.7
 3.4%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Cossatot River Elementary School)53.562.8
 9.3%
   4th Grade Science (Cossatot River School District)49.461.7
 12.3%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Cossatot River Elementary School)62.858.9
 3.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Cossatot River School District)51.955
 3.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Cossatot River Elementary School)8667.9
 18.1%
   5th Grade English (Cossatot River School District)77.470.6
 6.8%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Cossatot River Elementary School)4246.4
 4.4%
   5th Grade Math (Cossatot River School District)42.944.1
 1.2%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Cossatot River Elementary School)5444.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade Science (Cossatot River School District)47.647.1
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Cossatot River Elementary School)4639.2
 6.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Cossatot River School District)39.241.2
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Cossatot River Elementary School)81.479.7
 1.7%
   6th Grade English (Cossatot River School District)84.780
 4.7%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Cossatot River Elementary School)60.457.9
 2.5%
   6th Grade Math (Cossatot River School District)62.558.7
 3.8%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Cossatot River Elementary School)48.944.9
 4%
   6th Grade Science (Cossatot River School District)51.445.4
 6%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Cossatot River Elementary School)60.547.8
 12.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Cossatot River School District)58.348
 10.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students302242
 19.9%
African American21
 50%
American Indian84
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic12753
 58.3%
Pacific Islander00
White163172
 5.5%
Two or More Races212
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%98.8%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cossatot River Elementary School

Students at Cossatot River Elementary School are 71% White, 21% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Students who attend Cossatot River Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Cossatot River High School

Cossatot River Elementary School ranks 77th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 221 students attended Cossatot River Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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