Amanda Gist Elementary School

About Amanda Gist Elementary School

Amanda Gist Elementary School is a public school located in the city of San Antonio, Texas. It is a part of the San Antonio Independent School District and serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th. The school is named in honor of Amanda Gist, who was an influential educator in the area.
At Amanda Gist Elementary School, teachers strive to create a safe, nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and socially. The school offers a variety of programs, including a strong core curriculum, special education, music and art, and a variety of extracurricular activities.
The school also has a strong focus on parent involvement and engagement. Parents are encouraged to participate in school events, volunteer in the classroom, and attend parent-teacher conferences. The school also offers a variety of family activities and events throughout the year.
Amanda Gist Elementary School is dedicated to providing students with the best education possible. The staff and faculty strive to create a positive learning environment where students can reach their full potential.

Address:	152 Lucille St Cotter, AR 72626
Phone:	(870) 435-6655
Site:	cotterschools.net
Grades:	Pre-K – 6
Enrollment:	436 students

Overview Amanda Gist Elementary School

Amanda Gist Elementary School serves 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Amanda Gist Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Amanda Gist Elementary School

Amanda Gist Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Amanda Gist Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.