Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary

Public 1-2

618 N College St
Mountain Home, AR 72653

(870) 425-1251

District: Mountain Home School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,744

Students who attend Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Pinkston Middle School
High:	Mountain Home Career Academies

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 552

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.7%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.1%

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.7%), Hispanic (3.3%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary is 16.4, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Mountain Home School District! (See more...)

Compare Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary employs 33.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary is $8,744. 1 elementary schools in the Mountain Home School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Mountain Home School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Home School District 90^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Enrollment information for Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	254	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	254
1989	265	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	266
1990	269	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	270
1991	263	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	264
1992	292	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	293
1993	259	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	264
1994	405	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	409
1995	402	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	402
1996	402	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	402
1997	910	0	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	920
1998	828	3	7	6	2	n/a	n/a	846
1999	841	1	2	4	10	n/a	n/a	858
2000	811	0	1	5	8	n/a	n/a	825
2001	833	0	3	5	8	n/a	n/a	849
2002	798	1	7	2	2	n/a	n/a	810
2003	798	1	7	2	2	n/a	n/a	810
2004	833	6	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	848
2005	883	3	7	3	3	n/a	n/a	899
2006	919	3	5	5	5	n/a	n/a	937
2007	961	2	3	5	5	n/a	n/a	976
2008	919	4	2	13	8	n/a	n/a	946
2009	896	3	4	17	5	n/a	n/a	925
2010	842	2	3	40	3	0	42	932
2011	583	4	7	22	3	0	14	633
2012	591	4	7	24	2	0	13	641
2013	608	1	3	23	2	1	11	649
2014	573	1	1	20	1	1	26	623
2015	578	3	5	29	3	1	13	632
2016	552	6	7	29	3	1	13	611
2017	516	5	4	16	2	0	14	557
2018	530	0	4	18	2	0	7	561
2019	474	1	5	25	1	0	15	521
2020	484	1	6	24	3	0	10	528
2021	514	1	6	20	3	0	20	564
2022	518	4	3	19	0	1	24	569
2023	506	5	5	18	0	2	16	552

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	254	14.5	17.5	n/a
1989	266	18.0	14.7	n/a
1990	270	17.0	15.8	32.2
1991	264	14.4	18.3	30.3
1992	293	13.8	21.2	32.4
1993	264	12.3	21.5	31.1
1994	409	20.3	20.1	36.4
1995	402	19.9	20.2	31.8
1996	402	19.9	20.2	31.8
1997	920	52.0	17.7	35
1998	846	48.4	17.5	35.8
1999	858	41.0	20.9	46.6
2000	825	57.0	14.5	50.2
2001	849	48.0	17.7	46.9
2002	810	47.0	17.2	43.1
2003	810	47.0	17.2	43.1
2004	848	46.0	18.4	46.8
2005	899	53.0	17.0	51.4
2006	937	53.0	17.7	51.7
2007	976	59.0	16.5	53
2008	946	59.0	16.0	54.1
2009	925	58.0	15.9	57.4
2010	932	50.9	15.8	59.7
2011	633	39.2	16.1	57.7
2012	641	39.1	16.3	58.8
2013	649	41.0	15.8	59.6
2014	623	41.6	14.9	57.3
2015	632	43.0	14.6	61.1
2016	611	42.0	14.5	58.3
2017	557	37.4	14.8	22.8
2018	561	39.1	14.3	28.5
2019	521	29.1	17.9	57.2
2020	528	31.8	16.5	59.7
2021	564	34.0	16.5	54.6
2022	569	31.6	18.0	64.7
2023	552	33.6	16.4	49.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	254	14.5	17.5	n/a
1989	266	18.0	14.7	n/a
1990	270	17.0	15.8	32.2
1991	264	14.4	18.3	30.3
1992	293	13.8	21.2	32.4
1993	264	12.3	21.5	31.1
1994	409	20.3	20.1	36.4
1995	402	19.9	20.2	31.8
1996	402	19.9	20.2	31.8
1997	920	52.0	17.7	35
1998	846	48.4	17.5	35.8
1999	858	41.0	20.9	46.6
2000	825	57.0	14.5	50.2
2001	849	48.0	17.7	46.9
2002	810	47.0	17.2	43.1
2003	810	47.0	17.2	43.1
2004	848	46.0	18.4	46.8
2005	899	53.0	17.0	51.4
2006	937	53.0	17.7	51.7
2007	976	59.0	16.5	53
2008	946	59.0	16.0	54.1
2009	925	58.0	15.9	57.4
2010	932	50.9	15.8	59.7
2011	633	39.2	16.1	57.7
2012	641	39.1	16.3	58.8
2013	649	41.0	15.8	59.6
2014	623	41.6	14.9	57.3
2015	632	43.0	14.6	61.1
2016	611	42.0	14.5	58.3
2017	557	37.4	14.8	22.8
2018	561	39.1	14.3	28.5
2019	521	29.1	17.9	57.2
2020	528	31.8	16.5	59.7
2021	564	34.0	16.5	54.6
2022	569	31.6	18.0	64.7
2023	552	33.6	16.4	49.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,568 (17.9%)	$7,176 (82.1%)	$8,744

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	521	552	6%
African American	1	5	400%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	5	5
Hispanic	25	18	28%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	474	506	6.8%
Two or More Races	15	16	6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.2%	49.1%	8.1%

Schools Near Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary	Public	1-2	618 N College St	Mountain Home	72653	Baxter County	Mountain Home School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 425-1251	552	34	16.4	49.1%	506 (91.7%)	5 (0.9%)	18 (3.3%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	16 (2.9%)								(n/a)																					$8,744	$1,568	$7,176
Hackler Intermediate School	Public	3-5	965 West Rd	Mountain Home	72653	Baxter County	Mountain Home School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 425-1288	830	47	17.5	45.9%	754 (90.8%)	2 (0.2%)	30 (3.6%)	12 (1.4%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.4%)	66	163^rd of 497 public elementary schools	67.2%		68.6	151^st of 492 public elementary schools	69.3%	12	33.1	40.9	42.8		38.9	35.2	40.9	42.1		39.4	41.9	48.0	54.7		48.2	37.7	39.9	41.1		39.6	$7,662	$1,320	$6,342
Mountain Home Kindergarten	Public	K	1310 Post Oak Rd	Mountain Home	72653	Baxter County	Mountain Home School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 425-1256	337	16	21.0	54.0%	308 (91.4%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (3.0%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.0%)								(n/a)																					$10,368	$2,524	$7,844
Amanda Gist Elementary School	Public	K-6	152 Lucille St	Cotter	72626	Baxter County	Cotter School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 435-6655	397	30	13.4	100.0%	383 (96.5%)	4 (1.0%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	75.2	107^th of 497 public elementary schools	78.5%		76.6	105^th of 492 public elementary schools	78.7%	2	38.4	57.5	47.0	38.5	44.7	38.3	57.5	55.1	38.5	46.7	46.7	51.1	42.9	51.9	48.1	40.0	55.3	44.9	38.5	44.3	$8,560	$1,413	$7,148
Norfork Elementary School	Public	K-6	161 Mildred Simpson Dr	Norfork	72658	Baxter County	Norfork School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 499-7192	253	18	13.7	66.0%	248 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	84.5	54^th of 497 public elementary schools	89.1%		63.9	178^th of 492 public elementary schools	63.8%	124	50.0	53.0	63.7	56.7	55.4	54.6	52.9	57.6	59.4	56.1	43.1	47.0	45.4	45.9	45.2	47.7	41.2	57.6	51.3	49.4	$10,793	$1,628	$9,165
Flippin Elementary School	Public	K-4	209 Alford St	Flippin	72634	Marion County	Flippin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 453-8860	405	30	13.5	100.0%	381 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	52.3	243^rd of 497 public elementary schools	51.1%		54.4	239^th of 492 public elementary schools	51.4%	4	42.0	26.7			33.6	42.0	31.6			36.3	38.0	20.0			28.2	40.0	45.0			42.8	$10,367	$2,748	$7,619
Yellville-Summit Elementary School	Public	K-4	1124 N Panther Ave	Yellville	72687	Marion County	Yellville-Summit School District.	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 449-4244	399	21	19.0	95.2%	382 (95.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	66.6	157^th of 497 public elementary schools	68.4%		43.1	317^th of 492 public elementary schools	35.6%	160	32.9	35.0			33.9	34.2	40.0			36.8	61.6	43.3			53.3	52.0	45.0			48.8	$8,574	$1,678	$6,897

Frequently Asked Questions about Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary

What schools do graduates of Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary attend?

Students who attend Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pinkston Middle School
High : Mountain Home Career Academies

What district is Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary in?

Mountain Home School District

How many students attend Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 552 students attended Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary?

Students at Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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