Summary:
The El Dorado School District in Arkansas is home to three elementary schools: Yocum Elementary School, Hugh Goodwin Elementary School, and Northwest Elementary School. These schools serve students from prekindergarten through 5th grade and face significant socioeconomic challenges, with all three schools having high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients.
Among the three schools, Hugh Goodwin Elementary School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the top 100 elementary schools in Arkansas and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Yocum Elementary School is the lowest-performing school in the district, with test scores well below the district and state averages. Northwest Elementary School falls somewhere in the middle, with a 3-star rating and test scores that are generally higher than Yocum but lower than Hugh Goodwin.
The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and resource allocation within the El Dorado School District. While Yocum Elementary School spends the most per student, it is the lowest-performing school, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be at play in driving student outcomes. These findings highlight the need to address the underlying factors that contribute to the performance gaps between the schools, ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality education, regardless of their school's location or demographics.
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