Very Good
#363 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 35% in state
Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch.
Elementary School · PALESTINE-WHEATLEY SCH. DIST.
105 W WOOD ST, Palestine, AR 72372
Enrollment
459
Student-Teacher
17:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
459
Student-Teacher
17:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Arkansas schools
#363 of 1,036
In Palestine
#2 of 2
public schools
In district
#2 of 2
PALESTINE-WHEATLEY SCH. DIST.
Academic growth
8.1 / 10
Excellent
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Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch.
Elementary School in Palestine · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch.
Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. is a public elementary school in Palestine, AR, part of PALESTINE-WHEATLEY SCH. DIST.
Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. serves approximately 459 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. Palestine-wheatley Elem.
Sch. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #363 of 1,036 schools in AR. Structured state assessment records for Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- AR avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
Score Breakdown
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Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. — Students at Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores AR ATLAS (2024-25)
Based on 40 test records from AR state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.1/10.
How Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. Compares
See how Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
105 W WOOD ST, Palestine, AR 72372
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Palestine-wheatley Elem. Sch. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MCCRORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 25.8 miles away, in nearby Mccrory), which scores notably higher. Another option is CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 7.1 miles away, in nearby Forrest City), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ANNA STRONG LEARNING ACADEMY (rated 7.7/10, 15.9 miles away, in nearby Marianna), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Palestine, see our Palestine schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 30.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PALESTINE-WHEATLEY SENIOR HIGH Palestine | 0.2 mi | 7.7 |
| STEWART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Forrest City | 6.5 mi | 4.3 |
| LINCOLN ACADEMY Forrest City | 6.5 mi | 6.4 |
| FORREST CITY HIGH SCHOOL Forrest City | 7.0 mi | 6.8 |
| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Forrest City | 7.1 mi | 8.3 |
| FORREST CITY JR. HIGH Forrest City | 7.1 mi | 6.0 |
| CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Forrest City | 7.4 mi | 5.7 |
| LEE HIGH SCHOOL Marianna | 14.7 mi | 5.4 |
| ANNA STRONG LEARNING ACADEMY Marianna | 15.9 mi | 7.7 |
| WYNNE HIGH SCHOOL Wynne | 19.1 mi | 4.7 |
| WYNNE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Wynne | 19.3 mi | 6.0 |
| WYNNE PRIMARY SCHOOL Wynne | 19.5 mi | 6.3 |
| WYNNE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Wynne | 20.0 mi | 6.7 |
| BRINKLEY HIGH SCHOOL Brinkley | 17.8 mi | 4.3 |
| C.B. PARTEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Brinkley | 18.0 mi | 3.4 |
| MCCRORY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Mccrory | 25.8 mi | 8.4 |
| MARVELL-ELAINE HIGH SCHOOL Marvell | 28.3 mi | 5.3 |
| MARVELL-ELAINE ELEMENTARY SCH Marvell | 28.3 mi | 3.8 |
| MCCRORY HIGH SCHOOL Mccrory | 26.1 mi | 6.6 |
| BARTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Barton | 30.0 mi | 5.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 72372 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$50,857
Median Home Value
$78,100
Median Rent
$679/mo
Population
1,696
College Educated
13.1%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty Rate
16%
Median Age
39.8
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| CALDWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Benton, AR | 7.0 |
| CATO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL North Little Rock, AR | 7.0 |
| CAVE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cave City, AR | 7.0 |
| MCRAE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Searcy, AR | 7.0 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEM. SCHOOL Mountain View, AR | 7.0 |
| WOODROW CUMMINS ELEMENTARY SCH Conway, AR | 7.0 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 99.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- St. Francis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (870) 581-2246
Resources & Links
District
PALESTINE-WHEATLEY SCH. DIST.- District Enrollment
- 815
- Schools in District
- 2
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,311
- District Rank
- #2 of 2
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