Sylvan Hills Elementary School

Summary:

Sylvan Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in the Pulaski County Special School District, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 462 students. The school has a history of fluctuating performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from 106 to 345 over the past decade.

Sylvan Hills Elementary consistently outperforms the Pulaski County Special School District and the state of Arkansas in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 41.7% of Sylvan Hills students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 28.7% for the district and 33.8% for the state. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past decade, from 106 in 2021-2022 to 179 in the current 2023-2024 school year. Sylvan Hills Elementary also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.24% to 47.19% over the past three school years, suggesting the school serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to the surrounding area.

When comparing Sylvan Hills Elementary to other nearby schools in the Pulaski County Special School District, it stands out as a relatively high-performing school. For instance, Harris Elementary, which is only 4.3 miles away, has significantly lower test scores across all subjects and grade levels, with only 8.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Sylvan Hills Elementary and the school's declining statewide ranking suggest the need for continued focus and support to maintain and improve its academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 402 Dee Jay Hudson Dr
       Sherwood, AR  72120


(501) 833-1140

District: Pulaski County Special School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
179th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,544 Help


Students who attend Sylvan Hills Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sylvan Hills Middle School
High:    Sylvan Hills High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  483

Racial breakdown:

African American:
45.8%
White:
38.7%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sylvan Hills Elementary School ranks better than 64% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 4th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Pulaski County Special School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (45.8%), White (38.7%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sylvan Hills Elementary School is 17. 14 elementary schools in the Pulaski County Special School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sylvan Hills Elementary School is $11,544. 12 elementary schools in the Pulaski County Special School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Pulaski County Special School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pulaski County Special School District 173rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sylvan Hills Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 55.46 210th 411 48.9%
2006 28.01 319th 402 20.6%
2007 40.67 304th 440 30.9%
2008 40.91 309th 439 29.6%
2009 25.04 364th 445 18.2%
2010 45.67 301st 457 34.1%
2011 54.35 255th 471 45.9%
2012 43.37 326th 468 30.3%
2013 46.64 308th 476 35.3%
2014 39.00 345th 471 26.8%
2015 32.73 333rd 466 28.5%
2016 46.96 284th 494 42.5%
2017 46.56 276th 485 43.1%
2018 44.74 288th 480 40.0%
2019 54.98 242nd 488 50.4%
2021 43.22 307th 496 38.1%
2022 75.40 106th 487 78.2%
2023 72.08 135th 492 72.6%
2024 63.37 179th 497 64.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Sylvan Hills Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, August 3, 2017

Open Quote Mr. Young and the teaching staff at SHE have done a great job! The integration of Art into the subjects has made learning fun and exciting. We love it. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Open Quote We have had two children in this school. One just graduated and one is still in 3rd. The teachers and staff truly love and care for the students. The school feels like community and everyone works together. The arts and music programs go above and beyond. I would recommend to anyone. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sylvan Hills Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 518 127 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 647
1989 607 125 1 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 736
1990 607 138 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 755
1991 611 124 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 735
1992 621 126 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 755
1993 598 130 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 735
1994 518 157 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 685
1995 331 109 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1996 331 109 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1997 310 101 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1998 297 112 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 413
1999 277 133 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2000 263 117 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 387
2001 282 144 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2002 210 153 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2003 210 153 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2004 210 150 5 9 1 n/a n/a 0 375
2005 219 137 6 11 1 n/a n/a 0 374
2006 238 172 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2007 204 157 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2008 216 143 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2009 211 192 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2010 187 169 1 20 0 0 0 0 377
2011 169 162 2 16 1 0 3 0 353
2012 185 184 1 29 0 0 4 0 403
2013 197 198 2 20 0 0 5 0 422
2014 218 219 6 23 0 0 3 0 469
2015 223 219 6 21 0 0 11 0 480
2016 230 232 5 21 2 0 13 0 503
2017 220 131 9 26 2 0 19 0 407
2018 200 153 8 31 4 0 25 0 421
2019 221 166 7 29 2 0 24 0 449
2020 210 150 6 23 1 0 18 0 408
2021 186 139 5 23 1 0 20 0 374
2022 169 155 8 12 1 1 21 0 367
2023 197 202 11 19 5 1 27 0 462
2024 187 221 14 24 5 0 32 0 483

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 Sylvan Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 647 33.0 19.6 n/a
1989 736 36.0 20.4 n/a
1990 755 37.0 20.4 n/a
1991 735 36.0 20.4 20.4
1992 755 36.9 20.4 20.9
1993 735 36.5 20.1 19.2
1994 685 36.4 18.8 25.8
1995 444 23.0 19.3 25
1996 444 23.0 19.3 25
1997 422 22.2 19.0 29.9
1998 413 22.2 18.6 32.7
1999 410 18.0 22.8 50.7
2000 387 15.0 25.8 46.3
2001 435 25.0 17.4 43.9
2002 377 22.0 17.1 52.3
2003 377 22.0 17.1 52.3
2004 375 21.0 17.9 49.9
2005 374 24.0 15.6 47.6
2006 425 25.0 17.0 55.1
2007 378 22.0 17.2 60.3
2008 374 26.0 14.4 62.3
2009 424 22.0 19.3 64.9
2010 377 25.6 15.0 62.9
2011 353 27.3 12.9 68.6
2012 403 25.6 15.7 69
2013 422 25.5 16.5 66.4
2014 469 30.5 15.3 68
2015 480 30.0 16.0 65
2016 503 29.0 17.3 72
2017 407 29.2 13.9 31
2018 421 28.6 14.6 29.2
2019 449 27.1 16.5 52.6
2020 408 26.9 15.1 48.8
2021 374 25.5 14.6 38.2
2022 367 25.4 14.4 45
2023 462 28.4 16.2 47.2
2024 483 28.4 17.0 50.1

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 Sylvan Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 647 33.0 19.6 n/a
1989 736 36.0 20.4 n/a
1990 755 37.0 20.4 n/a
1991 735 36.0 20.4 20.4
1992 755 36.9 20.4 20.9
1993 735 36.5 20.1 19.2
1994 685 36.4 18.8 25.8
1995 444 23.0 19.3 25
1996 444 23.0 19.3 25
1997 422 22.2 19.0 29.9
1998 413 22.2 18.6 32.7
1999 410 18.0 22.8 50.7
2000 387 15.0 25.8 46.3
2001 435 25.0 17.4 43.9
2002 377 22.0 17.1 52.3
2003 377 22.0 17.1 52.3
2004 375 21.0 17.9 49.9
2005 374 24.0 15.6 47.6
2006 425 25.0 17.0 55.1
2007 378 22.0 17.2 60.3
2008 374 26.0 14.4 62.3
2009 424 22.0 19.3 64.9
2010 377 25.6 15.0 62.9
2011 353 27.3 12.9 68.6
2012 403 25.6 15.7 69
2013 422 25.5 16.5 66.4
2014 469 30.5 15.3 68
2015 480 30.0 16.0 65
2016 503 29.0 17.3 72
2017 407 29.2 13.9 31
2018 421 28.6 14.6 29.2
2019 449 27.1 16.5 52.6
2020 408 26.9 15.1 48.8
2021 374 25.5 14.6 38.2
2022 367 25.4 14.4 45
2023 462 28.4 16.2 47.2
2024 483 28.4 17.0 50.1

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 Sylvan Hills Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,437 (21.1%) $9,107 (78.9%) $11,544

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sylvan Hills Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 242nd of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 135th of 492 Elementary schools
 22.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Sylvan Hills Elementary School)75.776.1
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English (Pulaski County Special School District)77.463.7
 13.7%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Sylvan Hills Elementary School)69.759.1
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pulaski County Special School District)62.250.1
 12.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Sylvan Hills Elementary School)48.533.8
 14.7%
   3rd Grade Science (Pulaski County Special School District)43.930.9
 13%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Sylvan Hills Elementary School)51.538
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pulaski County Special School District)42.132.8
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Sylvan Hills Elementary School)73.677.7
 4.1%
   4th Grade English (Pulaski County Special School District)71.161.9
 9.2%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Sylvan Hills Elementary School)45.866.7
 20.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pulaski County Special School District)54.348.2
 6.1%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Sylvan Hills Elementary School)51.347.6
 3.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pulaski County Special School District)44.536.5
 8%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Sylvan Hills Elementary School)54.268.3
 14.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Pulaski County Special School District)49.343.3
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Sylvan Hills Elementary School)70.581.1
 10.6%
   5th Grade English (Pulaski County Special School District)73.371.8
 1.5%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Sylvan Hills Elementary School)29.439.1
 9.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pulaski County Special School District)4541.4
 3.6%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Sylvan Hills Elementary School)33.431.9
 1.5%
   5th Grade Science (Pulaski County Special School District)38.330
 8.3%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Sylvan Hills Elementary School)34.643.5
 8.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Pulaski County Special School District)39.537.8
 1.7%
   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 Students449462
 2.9%
African American166202
 21.7%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian711
 57.1%
Hispanic2919
 34.5%
Pacific Islander01
White221197
 10.9%
Two or More Races2427
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.6%47.2%
 5.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sylvan Hills Elementary School

Students at Sylvan Hills Elementary School are 46% African American, 39% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Sylvan Hills Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sylvan Hills Middle School
High : Sylvan Hills High School

Sylvan Hills Elementary School ranks 179th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 483 students attended Sylvan Hills 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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