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Dermott Elementary School

Summary:

Dermott Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 190 students in grades K-6 in Dermott, Arkansas, a small town in the Mississippi Delta region. The school faces significant challenges, as it consistently performs below the state average on academic assessments and serves a student population that is 100% economically disadvantaged.

Despite spending $13,454 per student, which is higher than nearby Lakeside Elementary School ($10,902) and McGehee Elementary School ($10,010), Dermott Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Arkansas elementary schools, with only 25.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 13.9% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 33.8% and 36.4%, respectively. The nearby schools, while also serving economically disadvantaged populations, perform significantly better, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student performance at Dermott Elementary.

The challenges faced by Dermott Elementary School are likely due to the high poverty levels of the student population, and a comprehensive approach is needed to address the underlying factors contributing to the achievement gap. This may include targeted interventions, professional development for teachers, and community-based initiatives to support students and their families. The Dermott School District, which Dermott Elementary is a part of, is ranked 234 out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, further highlighting the need for significant improvements across the district.


Detail:

Public K-6

 525 E Speedway St
       Dermott, AR  71638

(870) 538-1010

District: Dermott School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
404th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,454 Help


Students who attend Dermott Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Dermott High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.0 Help
Number of students:  148

Racial breakdown:

African American:
95.9%
White:
2.0%
Hispanic:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  106.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dermott Elementary School ranks worse than 81.3% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95.9%), White (2%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 106.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dermott Elementary School is 8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dermott Elementary School is $13,454.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dermott Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dermott School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dermott School District 234th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dermott Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 8.15 397th 411 3.4%
2006 11.52 373rd 402 7.2%
2007 7.19 422nd 440 4.1%
2008 8.51 414th 439 5.7%
2009 12.01 411th 445 7.6%
2010 15.43 415th 457 9.2%
2011 14.25 429th 471 8.9%
2012 13.82 429th 468 8.3%
2013 6.85 454th 476 4.6%
2014 24.68 401st 471 14.9%
2015 9.17 455th 466 2.4%
2016 10.07 473rd 494 4.3%
2017 12.38 452nd 485 6.8%
2018 9.92 447th 480 6.9%
2019 10.07 451st 488 7.6%
2021 9.10 458th 496 7.7%
2022 10.15 450th 487 7.6%
2023 15.06 429th 492 12.8%
2024 23.61 404th 497 18.7%
See the entire list of Arkansas Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Dermott Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 106 319 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1989 117 323 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1990 99 304 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1991 76 270 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1992 73 250 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1993 66 255 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1994 60 255 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1995 100 438 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1996 100 438 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1997 100 438 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1998 84 420 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1999 88 461 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2000 66 313 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2001 51 307 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2002 33 231 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2003 33 231 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2004 32 229 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 264
2005 25 228 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 256
2006 32 221 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2007 37 235 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2008 21 226 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2009 21 226 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2010 16 216 1 7 0 0 0 0 240
2011 16 202 0 6 0 0 0 0 224
2012 10 202 0 7 0 1 1 0 221
2013 18 190 0 6 0 1 1 0 216
2014 18 228 0 5 0 1 1 0 253
2015 19 229 0 12 0 0 3 0 263
2016 8 217 0 7 0 0 1 0 233
2017 5 218 0 6 0 0 1 0 230
2018 4 202 0 5 0 0 4 0 215
2019 9 195 0 5 1 0 2 0 212
2020 8 206 0 2 0 0 3 0 219
2021 7 209 0 3 0 0 2 0 221
2022 9 166 0 4 1 0 1 0 181
2023 6 179 0 4 0 0 1 0 190
2024 3 142 0 2 0 0 1 0 148

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 Dermott Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 431 24.2 17.8 n/a
1989 448 24.0 18.6 n/a
1990 408 23.0 17.7 74.5
1991 351 18.9 18.5 82.9
1992 330 19.2 17.1 83.3
1993 326 19.2 17.0 81
1994 321 21.2 15.1 83.2
1995 547 36.0 15.2 60.7
1996 547 36.0 15.2 60.7
1997 547 38.5 14.2 79
1998 514 38.5 13.4 82.1
1999 561 36.6 15.3 86.8
2000 391 27.0 14.5 94.9
2001 363 20.0 18.2 83.2
2002 266 19.0 14.0 91.7
2003 266 19.0 14.0 91.7
2004 264 18.0 14.7 86
2005 256 21.0 12.2 87.1
2006 261 22.0 11.9 93.5
2007 278 25.0 11.1 98.9
2008 253 20.0 12.7 98.8
2009 255 21.0 12.1 98.8
2010 240 23.8 10.4 98.8
2011 224 19.4 11.5 98.7
2012 221 17.2 12.8 98.6
2013 216 16.6 12.9 98.6
2014 253 21.9 11.5 98.8
2015 263 22.0 11.9 98.9
2016 233 22.0 10.5 98.7
2017 230 22.9 10.0 98.7
2018 215 23.2 9.2 33.5
2019 212 17.4 12.1 100
2020 219 21.4 10.2 100
2021 221 20.1 10.9 100
2022 181 18.1 9.9 100
2023 190 18.4 10.3 100
2024 148 18.3 8.0 106.1

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 Dermott Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 431 24.2 17.8 n/a
1989 448 24.0 18.6 n/a
1990 408 23.0 17.7 74.5
1991 351 18.9 18.5 82.9
1992 330 19.2 17.1 83.3
1993 326 19.2 17.0 81
1994 321 21.2 15.1 83.2
1995 547 36.0 15.2 60.7
1996 547 36.0 15.2 60.7
1997 547 38.5 14.2 79
1998 514 38.5 13.4 82.1
1999 561 36.6 15.3 86.8
2000 391 27.0 14.5 94.9
2001 363 20.0 18.2 83.2
2002 266 19.0 14.0 91.7
2003 266 19.0 14.0 91.7
2004 264 18.0 14.7 86
2005 256 21.0 12.2 87.1
2006 261 22.0 11.9 93.5
2007 278 25.0 11.1 98.9
2008 253 20.0 12.7 98.8
2009 255 21.0 12.1 98.8
2010 240 23.8 10.4 98.8
2011 224 19.4 11.5 98.7
2012 221 17.2 12.8 98.6
2013 216 16.6 12.9 98.6
2014 253 21.9 11.5 98.8
2015 263 22.0 11.9 98.9
2016 233 22.0 10.5 98.7
2017 230 22.9 10.0 98.7
2018 215 23.2 9.2 33.5
2019 212 17.4 12.1 100
2020 219 21.4 10.2 100
2021 221 20.1 10.9 100
2022 181 18.1 9.9 100
2023 190 18.4 10.3 100
2024 148 18.3 8.0 106.1

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 Dermott Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,525 (26.2%) $9,929 (73.8%) $13,454

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dermott Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 451st of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 429th of 492 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Dermott Elementary School)5834.4
 23.6%
   3rd Grade English (Dermott School District)5834.4
 23.6%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Dermott Elementary School)429.4
 32.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Dermott School District)429.4
 32.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Dermott Elementary School)19.43.1
 16.3%
   3rd Grade Science (Dermott School District)19.43.1
 16.3%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Dermott Elementary School)22.66.6
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dermott School District)22.66.6
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Dermott Elementary School)55.284.6
 29.4%
   4th Grade English (Dermott School District)55.284.6
 29.4%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Dermott Elementary School)27.615.4
 12.2%
   4th Grade Math (Dermott School District)27.615.4
 12.2%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Dermott Elementary School)24.130.8
 6.7%
   4th Grade Science (Dermott School District)24.130.8
 6.7%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Dermott Elementary School)24.138.5
 14.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Dermott School District)24.138.5
 14.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Dermott Elementary School)54.662.5
 7.9%
   5th Grade English (Dermott School District)54.662.5
 7.9%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Dermott Elementary School)18.216.7
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (Dermott School District)18.216.7
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Dermott Elementary School)15.112.5
 2.6%
   5th Grade Science (Dermott School District)15.112.5
 2.6%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Dermott Elementary School)12.216.7
 4.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Dermott School District)12.216.7
 4.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Dermott Elementary School)58.857.6
 1.2%
   6th Grade English (Dermott School District)58.857.6
 1.2%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Dermott Elementary School)17.612.1
 5.5%
   6th Grade Math (Dermott School District)17.612.1
 5.5%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Dermott Elementary School)018.2
 18.2%
   6th Grade Science (Dermott School District)018.2
 18.2%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Dermott Elementary School)23.521.2
 2.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Dermott School District)23.521.2
 2.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)43.139
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students212190
 10.4%
African American195179
 8.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic54
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White96
 33.3%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Dermott Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.7% of Arkansas elementary schools.

Students who attend Dermott Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Dermott High School

Students at Dermott Elementary School are 96% African American, 2% White, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 148 students attended Dermott Elementary School.


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