Very Good
#363 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 35% in state
Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch.
Elementary School · Palestine-wheatley Sch. Dist. · Palestine, AR
A Palestine-wheatley Sch. Dist. elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
105 W WOOD ST, Palestine, AR 72372
- Math 32% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2020, to 30% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (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
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palestine-wheatley Elem. 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,857
Median home value
$78,100
Median rent
$679/mo
College educated
13.1%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72372; 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.
Palestine-wheatley Sch. Dist.
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,311NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. is listed in PALESTINE-WHEATLEY SCH. DIST.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch.
Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. is a public elementary school in Palestine, AR, part of Palestine-wheatley Sch. Dist., serving approximately 459 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #363 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch.
What grades does Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. serve?
Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch.?
Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch.?
The student-teacher ratio at Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. rank in AR?
Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. ranks #363 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. a charter school?
No, Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. a Title I school?
No, Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch.?
99.3% of students at Palestine-wheatley Elem. 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- St. Francis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (870) 581-2246
- Area population (ZIP 72372)
- 1,696
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 72372; 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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