Palestine-wheatley Elementary School

About Palestine-wheatley Elementary School

Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School is a public school located in Palestine, Arkansas. The school serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th grade. It is part of the Palestine-Wheatley School District and is a Title I school.
At Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School, students receive a quality education in a safe and supportive environment. The school focuses on providing a high-quality education that prepares students for success in the future. The school offers a variety of programs and activities to meet the needs of all students, including special education, advanced academics, and extracurricular activities.
The staff at Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School is committed to providing a positive learning environment that fosters respect, responsibility, and academic excellence. The school works to ensure that all students have access to the resources they need to succeed. The school also works to build strong relationships with families and community members to ensure that all students have access to the support they need.
Palestine-Wheatley Elementary School is dedicated to providing students with the best education possible. The school strives to create an environment that encourages students to reach their full potential.

Address:	P.O. Box 790, 7856 HWY 70 W Palestine, AR 72372
Phone:	(870) 581-2246
Site:	www.pwsd.k12.ar.us
Grades:	Pre-K – 6
Enrollment:	461 students

Overview Palestine-wheatley Elementary School

Palestine-wheatley Elementary School serves 461 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Palestine-wheatley Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (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 46% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Palestine-wheatley Elementary School

Palestine-wheatley Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Palestine-wheatley Elementary School is 0.19, 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.