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Joann Walters Elementary School

Summary:

Joann Walters Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dierks, Arkansas, serving 288 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Dierks School District, which is ranked 140 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Joann Walters Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance is generally below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are all lower than the state averages, and its statewide ranking has fluctuated between 105 and 328 out of around 500 Arkansas elementary schools over the years. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.06% to 84.72%, which is significantly higher than the state average and indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Comparing Joann Walters Elementary School to nearby schools, Murfreesboro Elementary School consistently outperforms it on test scores, while Mineral Springs Elementary School has significantly lower test scores and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Nashville Primary School has mixed performance compared to Joann Walters Elementary School. These comparisons highlight the potential for improvement at Joann Walters Elementary School, and further investigation into the factors contributing to its performance could inform strategies to support student success.


Detail:

Public K-6

 800 Old Hwy 70 W
       Dierks, AR  71833

(870) 286-2015

District: Dierks School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
328th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,946 Help


Students who attend Joann Walters Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Dierks High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  279

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.7%
Hispanic:
9.7%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Joann Walters Elementary School ranks worse than 66% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.7%), Hispanic (9.7%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joann Walters Elementary School is 14.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joann Walters Elementary School is $8,946.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Dierks School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dierks School District 140th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Joann Walters Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 78.94 56th 411 86.4%
2006 69.83 119th 402 70.4%
2007 69.98 126th 440 71.4%
2008 63.05 186th 439 57.6%
2009 72.19 110th 445 75.3%
2010 71.35 116th 457 74.6%
2011 57.89 234th 471 50.3%
2012 62.53 199th 468 57.5%
2013 60.48 202nd 476 57.6%
2014 66.03 149th 471 68.4%
2015 70.69 105th 466 77.5%
2016 63.45 157th 494 68.2%
2017 63.16 164th 485 66.2%
2018 51.57 247th 480 48.5%
2019 44.36 302nd 488 38.1%
2021 60.92 202nd 496 59.3%
2022 47.64 283rd 487 41.9%
2023 62.98 186th 492 62.2%
2024 38.24 328th 497 34.0%
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 Joann Walters Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 321 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1989 336 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 336
1990 322 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1991 349 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1992 345 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1993 339 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1994 344 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 346
1995 345 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1996 345 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1997 331 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1998 301 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1999 305 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2000 307 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2001 276 0 0 9 2 n/a n/a 0 287
2002 293 1 0 13 2 n/a n/a 0 309
2003 293 1 0 13 2 n/a n/a 0 309
2004 273 1 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2005 252 1 0 15 2 n/a n/a 0 270
2006 259 1 0 22 2 n/a n/a 0 284
2007 294 2 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2008 300 2 0 19 4 n/a n/a 0 325
2009 300 3 0 22 5 n/a n/a 0 330
2010 301 2 0 23 5 0 0 0 331
2011 311 0 0 21 4 0 0 0 336
2012 295 0 0 25 5 0 0 0 325
2013 312 1 0 31 11 0 0 0 355
2014 303 1 0 24 9 0 0 0 337
2015 290 1 0 20 10 0 0 0 321
2016 284 2 0 21 5 0 0 0 312
2017 310 1 0 19 8 0 0 0 338
2018 286 2 0 22 4 0 0 0 314
2019 282 3 0 26 6 1 3 0 321
2020 255 4 0 28 4 0 2 0 293
2021 231 4 0 20 2 0 5 0 262
2022 252 3 0 25 0 0 4 0 284
2023 252 3 0 26 0 0 7 0 288
2024 242 3 0 27 0 0 7 0 279

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 Joann Walters Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 321 17.0 18.8 n/a
1989 336 18.0 18.6 n/a
1990 322 19.0 16.9 19.6
1991 349 19.3 18.0 21.5
1992 345 19.3 17.8 25.2
1993 339 19.3 17.6 28
1994 346 19.9 17.4 23.7
1995 349 19.6 17.8 30.7
1996 349 19.6 17.8 30.7
1997 334 20.6 16.2 34.4
1998 305 20.6 14.8 40.3
1999 311 17.2 18.1 54.3
2000 316 21.0 15.0 50.6
2001 287 21.0 13.7 46.7
2002 309 21.0 14.7 52.4
2003 309 21.0 14.7 52.4
2004 286 20.0 14.3 51
2005 270 23.0 11.7 57.4
2006 284 20.0 14.2 52.5
2007 317 23.0 13.8 63.1
2008 325 24.0 13.5 62.5
2009 330 26.0 12.7 64.2
2010 331 25.9 13.2 69.2
2011 336 24.0 13.9 63.4
2012 325 25.1 12.9 65.8
2013 355 26.1 13.5 66.5
2014 337 25.2 13.3 59.9
2015 321 25.0 12.8 67
2016 312 27.0 11.5 69.9
2017 338 22.7 14.8 41.4
2018 314 24.6 12.7 44.3
2019 321 23.5 13.6 72
2020 293 23.6 12.3 80.2
2021 262 22.8 11.4 81.3
2022 284 20.5 13.8 76.1
2023 288 20.8 13.7 84.7
2024 279 18.6 14.9 88.9

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 Joann Walters Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 321 17.0 18.8 n/a
1989 336 18.0 18.6 n/a
1990 322 19.0 16.9 19.6
1991 349 19.3 18.0 21.5
1992 345 19.3 17.8 25.2
1993 339 19.3 17.6 28
1994 346 19.9 17.4 23.7
1995 349 19.6 17.8 30.7
1996 349 19.6 17.8 30.7
1997 334 20.6 16.2 34.4
1998 305 20.6 14.8 40.3
1999 311 17.2 18.1 54.3
2000 316 21.0 15.0 50.6
2001 287 21.0 13.7 46.7
2002 309 21.0 14.7 52.4
2003 309 21.0 14.7 52.4
2004 286 20.0 14.3 51
2005 270 23.0 11.7 57.4
2006 284 20.0 14.2 52.5
2007 317 23.0 13.8 63.1
2008 325 24.0 13.5 62.5
2009 330 26.0 12.7 64.2
2010 331 25.9 13.2 69.2
2011 336 24.0 13.9 63.4
2012 325 25.1 12.9 65.8
2013 355 26.1 13.5 66.5
2014 337 25.2 13.3 59.9
2015 321 25.0 12.8 67
2016 312 27.0 11.5 69.9
2017 338 22.7 14.8 41.4
2018 314 24.6 12.7 44.3
2019 321 23.5 13.6 72
2020 293 23.6 12.3 80.2
2021 262 22.8 11.4 81.3
2022 284 20.5 13.8 76.1
2023 288 20.8 13.7 84.7
2024 279 18.6 14.9 88.9

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 Joann Walters Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,315 (14.7%) $7,631 (85.3%) $8,946

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Joann Walters Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 302nd of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 186th of 492 Elementary schools
 24.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Joann Walters Elementary School)76.760.5
 16.2%
   3rd Grade English (Dierks School District)76.760.5
 16.2%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Joann Walters Elementary School)53.551.2
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Dierks School District)53.551.2
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Joann Walters Elementary School)41.934.9
 7%
   3rd Grade Science (Dierks School District)41.934.9
 7%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Joann Walters Elementary School)37.228
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Dierks School District)37.228
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Joann Walters Elementary School)65.165.9
 0.8%
   4th Grade English (Dierks School District)65.165.9
 0.8%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Joann Walters Elementary School)48.854.5
 5.7%
   4th Grade Math (Dierks School District)48.854.5
 5.7%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Joann Walters Elementary School)39.543.1
 3.6%
   4th Grade Science (Dierks School District)39.543.1
 3.6%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Joann Walters Elementary School)41.854.6
 12.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Dierks School District)41.854.6
 12.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Joann Walters Elementary School)71.174.2
 3.1%
   5th Grade English (Dierks School District)71.174.2
 3.1%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Joann Walters Elementary School)53.331.5
 21.8%
   5th Grade Math (Dierks School District)53.331.5
 21.8%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Joann Walters Elementary School)4037.2
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (Dierks School District)4037.2
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Joann Walters Elementary School)4034.3
 5.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Dierks School District)4034.3
 5.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Joann Walters Elementary School)67.574.4
 6.9%
   6th Grade English (Dierks School District)67.574.4
 6.9%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Joann Walters Elementary School)37.351.2
 13.9%
   6th Grade Math (Dierks School District)37.351.2
 13.9%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Joann Walters Elementary School)41.962.8
 20.9%
   6th Grade Science (Dierks School District)41.962.8
 20.9%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Joann Walters Elementary School)27.951.2
 23.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Dierks School District)27.951.2
 23.3%
   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 Students321288
 10.3%
African American33
American Indian60
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic2626
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White282252
 10.6%
Two or More Races37
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72%84.7%
 12.8%

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Joann Walters Elementary School ranks 328th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Joann Walters Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Dierks High School

Students at Joann Walters Elementary School are 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 279 students attended Joann Walters Elementary School.


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