Serving 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sonora Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sonora Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sonora Elementary School's student population of 636 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
636 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sonora Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sonora Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#415 out of 993 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
33%
14%
Black
2%
20%
White
53%
59%
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonora Elementary School's ranking?
Sonora Elementary School is ranked #415 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Sonora Elementary School often compared to?
Sonora Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Turnbow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Sonora Elementary School?
636 students attend Sonora Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sonora Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sonora Elementary School?
Sonora Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sonora Elementary School offer ?
Sonora Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sonora Elementary School part of?
Sonora Elementary School is part of Springdale School District.
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