Weaver Elementary School

Summary:

Weaver Elementary School is a public K-6 school in West Memphis, Arkansas, part of the West Memphis School District, which is ranked 232 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Weaver Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Arkansas elementary schools over the past decade, with a ranking between 393 and 484 out of around 500 schools.

Weaver Elementary significantly underperforms the state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels, with only 12.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 33.8% statewide and 14.2% in the West Memphis district. The school's math proficiency rate of 6.2% is also far below the state (36.4%) and district (16.1%) averages. This is likely due to the school's 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating all students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Despite spending more per student ($10,768) than the state average, Weaver's academic outcomes remain poor.

Weaver Elementary's performance is significantly worse than other schools in the West Memphis district, such as Richland Elementary and Maddux Elementary, which have higher academic proficiency rates and better overall rankings. Weaver's ranking and performance have remained consistently poor over the past decade, suggesting the school is struggling to address the underlying issues contributing to its academic challenges. Addressing the systemic problems in the West Memphis School District may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements at Weaver Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1280 E Barton
       West Memphis, AR  72301


(870) 735-7670

District: West Memphis School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
480th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,768 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  274

Racial breakdown:

African American:
94.9%
Two or more races:
2.2%
White:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Weaver Elementary School ranks worse than 96.6% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the West Memphis School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Weaver Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the West Memphis School District. Racial makeup is: African American (94.9%), two or more races (2.2%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Weaver Elementary School is 13, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the West Memphis School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Weaver Elementary School is $10,768, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the West Memphis School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

West Memphis School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Memphis School District 232nd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Weaver Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 19.75 352nd 411 14.4%
2006 19.10 344th 402 14.4%
2007 22.75 372nd 440 15.5%
2008 25.28 359th 439 18.2%
2009 39.98 308th 445 30.8%
2010 57.58 225th 457 50.8%
2011 66.05 171st 471 63.7%
2012 49.14 290th 468 38.0%
2013 26.72 396th 476 16.8%
2014 26.23 393rd 471 16.6%
2015 10.65 449th 466 3.6%
2016 9.52 479th 494 3.0%
2017 7.25 472nd 485 2.7%
2018 5.08 471st 480 1.9%
2019 6.20 468th 488 4.1%
2021 4.86 484th 496 2.4%
2022 3.53 482nd 487 1.0%
2023 7.41 467th 492 5.1%
2024 7.14 480th 497 3.4%
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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 Weaver Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 206 154 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1989 190 160 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 350
1990 154 167 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1991 127 192 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1992 126 186 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1993 106 211 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1994 90 255 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1995 65 283 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1996 65 283 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1997 44 321 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1998 41 331 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1999 29 349 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2000 17 364 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2001 18 336 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2002 7 355 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2003 7 355 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2004 3 381 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2005 0 335 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2006 0 390 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2007 0 376 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2008 1 362 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2009 5 358 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2010 2 350 1 0 0 0 0 0 353
2011 1 343 0 0 0 0 0 0 344
2012 2 335 0 0 0 0 0 0 337
2013 4 360 0 0 0 0 0 0 364
2014 6 358 0 3 0 0 0 0 367
2015 5 348 0 0 0 0 0 0 353
2016 5 339 0 0 0 0 1 0 345
2017 2 318 0 0 0 0 0 0 320
2018 2 313 0 1 0 0 0 0 316
2019 4 308 0 1 0 0 0 0 313
2020 2 303 0 1 0 0 0 0 306
2021 3 299 0 1 0 0 0 0 303
2022 3 281 0 2 0 0 4 0 290
2023 4 260 0 4 0 0 6 0 274

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 Weaver Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 360 19.0 18.9 n/a
1989 350 23.0 15.2 n/a
1990 321 20.0 16.0 52.6
1991 319 18.0 17.7 53.3
1992 312 18.4 16.9 55.4
1993 317 19.4 16.3 61.8
1994 345 19.5 17.7 62
1995 350 20.5 17.1 70.9
1996 350 20.5 17.1 70.9
1997 365 20.5 17.8 83.6
1998 372 20.5 18.1 76.6
1999 378 20.0 18.9 84.7
2000 381 21.0 18.1 87.4
2001 354 22.0 16.1 84.5
2002 362 22.0 16.5 87.3
2003 362 22.0 16.5 87.3
2004 385 22.0 17.5 87
2005 335 23.0 14.6 92.2
2006 390 23.0 17.0 99.2
2007 376 28.0 13.4 99.2
2008 364 26.0 14.0 99.2
2009 363 27.0 13.4 99.2
2010 353 25.4 13.0 99.2
2011 344 23.1 14.8 99.1
2012 337 23.2 14.5 99.1
2013 364 20.0 18.2 81.6
2014 367 27.1 13.5 99.2
2015 353 24.0 14.7 99.2
2016 345 23.0 15.0 100
2017 320 23.8 13.4 32.2
2018 316 23.9 13.1 36.4
2019 313 19.5 16.0 100
2020 306 23.0 13.2 100
2021 303 23.0 13.1 100
2022 290 18.6 15.5 100
2023 274 20.9 13.0 100

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 Weaver Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 360 19.0 18.9 n/a
1989 350 23.0 15.2 n/a
1990 321 20.0 16.0 52.6
1991 319 18.0 17.7 53.3
1992 312 18.4 16.9 55.4
1993 317 19.4 16.3 61.8
1994 345 19.5 17.7 62
1995 350 20.5 17.1 70.9
1996 350 20.5 17.1 70.9
1997 365 20.5 17.8 83.6
1998 372 20.5 18.1 76.6
1999 378 20.0 18.9 84.7
2000 381 21.0 18.1 87.4
2001 354 22.0 16.1 84.5
2002 362 22.0 16.5 87.3
2003 362 22.0 16.5 87.3
2004 385 22.0 17.5 87
2005 335 23.0 14.6 92.2
2006 390 23.0 17.0 99.2
2007 376 28.0 13.4 99.2
2008 364 26.0 14.0 99.2
2009 363 27.0 13.4 99.2
2010 353 25.4 13.0 99.2
2011 344 23.1 14.8 99.1
2012 337 23.2 14.5 99.1
2013 364 20.0 18.2 81.6
2014 367 27.1 13.5 99.2
2015 353 24.0 14.7 99.2
2016 345 23.0 15.0 100
2017 320 23.8 13.4 32.2
2018 316 23.9 13.1 36.4
2019 313 19.5 16.0 100
2020 306 23.0 13.2 100
2021 303 23.0 13.1 100
2022 290 18.6 15.5 100
2023 274 20.9 13.0 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Weaver Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,585 (24.0%) $8,183 (76.0%) $10,768

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Weaver 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 468th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 467th of 492 Elementary schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Weaver Elementary School)47.930.9
 17%
   3rd Grade English (West Memphis School District)60.835
 25.8%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Weaver Elementary School)30.419
 11.4%
   3rd Grade Math (West Memphis School District)5327.2
 25.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Weaver Elementary School)6.57.2
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Science (West Memphis School District)19.412.7
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Weaver Elementary School)10.94.8
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (West Memphis School District)22.39.9
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Weaver Elementary School)3551.5
 16.5%
   4th Grade English (West Memphis School District)55.441.8
 13.6%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Weaver Elementary School)7.528.6
 21.1%
   4th Grade Math (West Memphis School District)35.330.7
 4.6%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Weaver Elementary School)1014.3
 4.3%
   4th Grade Science (West Memphis School District)24.621.1
 3.5%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Weaver Elementary School)17.511.5
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (West Memphis School District)33.220.5
 12.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Weaver Elementary School)68.156.4
 11.7%
   5th Grade English (West Memphis School District)62.657.7
 4.9%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Weaver Elementary School)12.812.9
 0.1%
   5th Grade Math (West Memphis School District)30.125.2
 4.9%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Weaver Elementary School)6.410.2
 3.8%
   5th Grade Science (West Memphis School District)18.418.1
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Weaver Elementary School)17.110.3
 6.8%
   5th Grade Reading (West Memphis School District)24.318.9
 5.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%
6th Grade English (Weaver Elementary School)54.845.5
 9.3%
   6th Grade English (West Memphis School District)65.746.8
 18.9%
   6th Grade English (Arkansas)72.867.6
 5.2%
6th Grade Math (Weaver Elementary School)23.86.1
 17.7%
   6th Grade Math (West Memphis School District)32.916.2
 16.7%
   6th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.747
 6.7%
6th Grade Science (Weaver Elementary School)16.79.1
 7.6%
   6th Grade Science (West Memphis School District)24.414.9
 9.5%
   6th Grade Science (Arkansas)45.840.3
 5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Weaver Elementary School)21.46
 15.4%
   6th Grade Reading (West Memphis School District)28.712.9
 15.8%
   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 Students313274
 12.5%
African American308260
 15.6%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic14
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White44
Two or More Races06
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Weaver Elementary School

Weaver Elementary School ranks in the bottom 3.4% of Arkansas elementary schools.

Students at Weaver Elementary School are 95% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% White, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 274 students attended Weaver Elementary School.

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

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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