Serving 586 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School's student population of 586 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Rankings
William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#775 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
62%
19%
White
16%
57%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.9%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School's ranking?
William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School is ranked #775 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School often compared to?
William Jefferson Clinton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakbrooke Elementary School, Sherwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School?
586 students attend William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School?
William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School offer ?
William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School part of?
William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School is part of Pulaski County Special School District.
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