Cato Elementary School

About Cato Elementary School

Cato Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of the city of Cato, Arkansas. It serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade and is part of the Cato Public School District. The school has a strong academic program, with a focus on preparing students for success in the future. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, such as the National Honor Society, Student Council, and the Math and Science Club. Students also have access to a library and computer lab. The school has a great sense of community, and parents are actively involved in their children’s education. The staff is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential, and the school has a strong commitment to providing a safe and supportive learning environment.

Address:	9906 Cato Rd Sherwood, AR 72120
Phone:	(501) 833-1160
Site:	www.pcssd.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 5
Enrollment:	303 students

Overview Cato Elementary School

Cato Elementary School serves 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Cato Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (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 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Cato Elementary School

Cato Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Cato Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.