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#815 of 1,036 schools in AR
Western Yell Co. Elem. School
Elementary School · Western Yell Co. School Dist. · Belleville, AR
A Western Yell Co. School Dist. elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 250, Belleville, AR 72824
- Math 27% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Western Yell Co. Elem. School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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
97.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Western Yell Co. Elem. School 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average470/100K
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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
$67,440
Median home value
$113,100
Median rent
$726/mo
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
59.6%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72824; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.c. Tucker Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–4 | 4.2 mi | 287 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Western Yell Co. School Dist.
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Western Yell Co. Elem. School is listed in WESTERN YELL CO. SCHOOL DIST.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Western Yell Co. Elem. School
Western Yell Co. Elem. School is a public elementary school in Belleville, AR, part of Western Yell Co.
School Dist., serving approximately 139 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #815 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Western Yell Co. Elem. School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Western Yell Co. Elem. School
What grades does Western Yell Co. Elem. School serve?
Western Yell Co. Elem. School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Western Yell Co. Elem. School?
Western Yell Co. Elem. School has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Yell Co. Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Yell Co. Elem. School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Western Yell Co. Elem. School rank in AR?
Western Yell Co. Elem. School ranks #815 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Western Yell Co. Elem. School's MySchoolScout rating?
Western Yell Co. Elem. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Western Yell Co. Elem. School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Western Yell Co. Elem. School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Western Yell Co. Elem. School a charter school?
No, Western Yell Co. Elem. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Western Yell Co. Elem. School a Title I school?
No, Western Yell Co. Elem. School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Western Yell Co. Elem. School?
97.8% of students at Western Yell Co. Elem. School 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
- 139
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Yell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (479) 493-4100
- Area population (ZIP 72824)
- 2,085
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 72824; 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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