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#801 of 1,036 schools in AR
Joann Walters Elementary Sch
Elementary School · Dierks School District · Dierks, AR
A Dierks School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 70, Dierks, AR 71833
- Math 37% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joann Walters Elementary Sch score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joann Walters Elementary Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average268/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$31,759
Median home value
$105,600
Median rent
$612/mo
College educated
27.3%
Homeownership
85.1%
Poverty rate
28.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71833; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Dierks School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,952NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joann Walters Elementary Sch is listed in DIERKS SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joann Walters Elementary Sch
Joann Walters Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Dierks, AR, part of Dierks School District, serving approximately 279 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #801 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joann Walters Elementary Sch
What grades does Joann Walters Elementary Sch serve?
Joann Walters Elementary Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Joann Walters Elementary Sch?
Joann Walters Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joann Walters Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Joann Walters Elementary Sch is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joann Walters Elementary Sch rank in AR?
Joann Walters Elementary Sch ranks #801 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Joann Walters Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Joann Walters Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Joann Walters Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joann Walters Elementary Sch has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Joann Walters Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Joann Walters Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joann Walters Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Joann Walters Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joann Walters Elementary Sch?
88.9% of students at Joann Walters Elementary Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Howard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (870) 286-2015
- Area population (ZIP 71833)
- 1,830
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 50.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71833; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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