Wickes Elementary School

About Wickes Elementary School

Wickes Elementary School is an amazing place for children to learn and grow. Located in the heart of the city, Wickes Elementary is a small, friendly school with a big heart. The teachers are dedicated to helping students reach their full potential, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. The school has a variety of activities and programs to keep students engaged and excited about learning. From sports teams to after school clubs, there is something for everyone. The curriculum is rigorous and challenging, and the school has a strong focus on science and technology. The school also offers a variety of enrichment activities, such as music, art, and foreign language classes. Wickes Elementary School is a wonderful place for children to learn and grow.

Address:	130 School Dr Wickes, AR 71973
Phone:	(870) 385-2346
Site:	sites.google.com
Grades:	K – 6
Enrollment:	258 students

Overview Wickes Elementary School

Wickes Elementary School serves 258 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Wickes Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Verdict on Wickes Elementary School

Wickes 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 Wickes Elementary School is 0.53, 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.