Summary:
The city of Russellville, Arkansas is home to 5 elementary schools that serve students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade. Based on the data provided, Sequoyah Elementary School and Center Valley Elementary School stand out as the top-performing schools in the Russellville School District.
Sequoyah Elementary consistently ranks among the best elementary schools in Arkansas, with a 5-star rating and a statewide ranking of 27th out of 492 schools in 2022-2023. The school's students significantly outperform district and state averages on standardized tests, with 70-80% proficient or better in English and 56-72% in Math. Sequoyah also has the lowest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 34.49%, indicating a more affluent student population. In contrast, Crawford Elementary School has the highest poverty rate at 84.96% and the lowest test scores, with only 19-32% of students proficient in Math and Science.
While the data shows that higher per-student spending does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes, factors beyond just funding and resources appear to be driving the stark performance differences between the top and bottom schools in Russellville. The consistent high achievement at Sequoyah Elementary and Center Valley Elementary suggests that these schools have effective leadership, teaching practices, and supportive school cultures that contribute to their students' success.
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