Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James R. Tate 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
James R. Tate Elementary School's student population of 459 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
459 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
James R. Tate 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 James R. Tate Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#683 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
2%
19%
White
69%
57%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James R. Tate Elementary School's ranking?
James R. Tate Elementary School is ranked #683 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend James R. Tate Elementary School?
459 students attend James R. Tate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of James R. Tate Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James R. Tate Elementary School?
James R. Tate Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does James R. Tate Elementary School offer ?
James R. Tate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James R. Tate Elementary School part of?
James R. Tate Elementary School is part of Van Buren School District.
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