Western Yell Co. Elementary School

About Western Yell Co. Elementary School

Western Yell Co. Elementary School is a public school located in Arkansas, providing quality education to students in grades K-5. Our school is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students. We strive to provide a challenging and engaging curriculum that encourages students to reach their full potential.
At Western Yell Co. Elementary School, we believe that a quality education is the foundation of success. Our teachers and staff are committed to helping students develop the skills they need to succeed in the future. We offer a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs to help students explore their interests and develop new skills.
Our school also provides a variety of resources and support services to meet the needs of all students. We offer counseling services, health services, and a variety of programs to help students succeed. We also provide a safe and secure environment for our students to learn and grow.
At Western Yell Co. Elementary School, we are committed to providing a quality education for all students. We strive to create a learning environment where students can reach their full potential and become successful citizens.

Address:	300 N Grand Ave Belleville, AR 72824
Phone:	(479) 493-4100
Site:	www.wycschools.com
Grades:	Pre-K – 6
Enrollment:	190 students

Overview Western Yell Co. Elementary School

Western Yell Co. Elementary School serves 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Western Yell Co. Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Verdict on Western Yell Co. Elementary School

Western Yell Co. Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Western Yell Co. Elementary School is 0.47, 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.