William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School

Summary:

William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sherwood, Arkansas, serving 567 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Pulaski County Special School District, which is ranked 173 out of 252 districts in the state.

The school faces significant challenges, consistently performing below the district and state averages on standardized tests across all subject areas and grade levels. With a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, William Jefferson Clinton Elementary is among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Arkansas. This may be partly due to the school's extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.18% to 100% over the past few years, indicating a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population. In contrast, nearby schools like Sylvan Hills Elementary School, Sherwood Elementary School, and Oakbrooke Elementary School generally perform better and have higher SchoolDigger ratings, with lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

The school's higher spending per student compared to some nearby schools may indicate that the Pulaski County Special School District is allocating additional resources to support the needs of the student population, but these efforts do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. Identifying and implementing more effective strategies to address the unique challenges faced by William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School could be crucial for improving the school's performance and providing a better educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 142 Hollywood Blvd
       Sherwood, AR  72120


(501) 833-1200

District: Pulaski County Special School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
403rd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,167 Help


Students who attend William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sylvan Hills Middle School
High:    Sylvan Hills High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  567

Racial breakdown:

African American:
58.2%
White:
20.3%
Hispanic:
13.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School ranks worse than 81.1% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 11th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Pulaski County Special School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Pulaski County Special School District. Student population at William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (58.2%), White (20.3%), Hispanic (13.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School is 15.3. 9 elementary schools in the Pulaski County Special School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School is $12,167. 9 elementary schools in the Pulaski County Special School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pulaski County Special School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pulaski County Special School District 173rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 53.43 222nd 411 46.0%
2006 50.62 235th 402 41.5%
2007 59.02 198th 440 55.0%
2008 46.71 282nd 439 35.8%
2009 32.04 342nd 445 23.1%
2010 38.67 341st 457 25.4%
2011 51.36 273rd 471 42.0%
2012 51.12 277th 468 40.8%
2013 43.13 322nd 476 32.4%
2014 39.78 342nd 471 27.4%
2015 44.42 258th 466 44.6%
2016 43.28 318th 494 35.6%
2017 34.33 345th 485 28.9%
2018 26.97 382nd 480 20.4%
2019 33.16 360th 488 26.2%
2021 16.86 422nd 496 14.9%
2022 14.60 422nd 487 13.3%
2023 24.38 393rd 492 20.1%
2024 23.77 403rd 497 18.9%
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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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, October 22, 2012

Open Quote This school is considreded one of the best schools in Arkansas. I agree for grades k-4 thru 3rd. Any grades beyond that, the teachers are horrible. The lack of communication and organization is unbelievable. Teachers loosing students work and requiring them to do it agian is not fare.. And the sad part about it, is that its an ongoing issue. If its not the teachers and grades its the bullying.There are too many ongoing issues at this school and its time for a NEW CHANGE.. The lack of professionalism is not only with the teachers its with the administration too. You can have meeting/ conference with the teachers and the administration and nothing is resolved. I am a firm believer that you can not please everyone, but at what point will the administration take a GOOD look at the entire picture. I took a chance, thinking the next year it would get better. However it has gotten worse.. Its a pity that this is the only school I'm zoned for and in the state of Arkansas you have assigned zones. Close Quote



Enrollment information for William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 317 329 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 661
1996 317 329 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 661
1997 374 345 8 11 1 n/a n/a 0 739
1998 344 382 7 13 1 n/a n/a 0 747
1999 327 397 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 724
2000 318 370 7 19 0 n/a n/a 0 714
2001 340 365 4 20 1 n/a n/a 0 730
2002 255 335 6 17 1 n/a n/a 0 614
2003 255 335 6 17 1 n/a n/a 0 614
2004 270 340 3 22 0 n/a n/a 0 635
2005 269 337 6 29 1 n/a n/a 0 642
2006 289 346 7 29 1 n/a n/a 0 672
2007 303 367 8 31 2 n/a n/a 0 711
2008 293 421 11 39 1 n/a n/a 0 765
2009 291 414 18 35 1 n/a n/a 0 759
2010 322 398 21 48 0 0 0 0 789
2011 304 382 15 46 1 2 2 0 752
2012 304 331 12 49 1 2 5 0 704
2013 269 333 9 52 2 2 18 0 685
2014 240 321 11 52 2 2 28 0 656
2015 221 324 6 48 3 2 21 0 625
2016 209 337 2 35 3 3 30 0 619
2017 180 403 1 68 4 1 22 0 679
2018 166 438 6 66 5 0 24 0 705
2019 127 378 2 54 6 0 31 0 598
2020 109 337 2 59 4 0 34 0 545
2021 129 313 2 54 2 0 30 0 530
2022 128 308 0 63 3 1 28 0 531
2023 115 330 1 74 3 0 44 0 567

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 William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 661 39.0 16.9 36.8
1996 661 39.0 16.9 36.8
1997 739 42.2 17.5 41.5
1998 747 42.2 17.7 37.5
1999 724 34.0 21.3 51
2000 714 30.0 23.8 51.4
2001 730 45.0 16.2 46.7
2002 614 40.0 15.4 51.1
2003 614 40.0 15.4 51.1
2004 635 40.0 15.9 47.7
2005 642 39.0 16.5 50.3
2006 672 37.0 18.2 50
2007 711 44.0 16.2 57.5
2008 765 49.0 15.6 56.6
2009 759 41.0 18.5 55.1
2010 789 43.9 18.3 55.6
2011 752 44.9 16.7 60.9
2012 704 41.0 17.1 56.5
2013 685 41.0 16.7 59.3
2014 656 43.4 15.1 57.2
2015 625 41.0 15.2 64.3
2016 619 37.0 16.7 64.8
2017 679 42.7 15.9 28.9
2018 705 47.9 14.7 24.3
2019 598 39.0 15.2 75.3
2020 545 37.2 14.6 76.5
2021 530 34.5 15.3 100
2022 531 36.3 14.5 97.4
2023 567 36.8 15.3 97.2

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 William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 661 39.0 16.9 36.8
1996 661 39.0 16.9 36.8
1997 739 42.2 17.5 41.5
1998 747 42.2 17.7 37.5
1999 724 34.0 21.3 51
2000 714 30.0 23.8 51.4
2001 730 45.0 16.2 46.7
2002 614 40.0 15.4 51.1
2003 614 40.0 15.4 51.1
2004 635 40.0 15.9 47.7
2005 642 39.0 16.5 50.3
2006 672 37.0 18.2 50
2007 711 44.0 16.2 57.5
2008 765 49.0 15.6 56.6
2009 759 41.0 18.5 55.1
2010 789 43.9 18.3 55.6
2011 752 44.9 16.7 60.9
2012 704 41.0 17.1 56.5
2013 685 41.0 16.7 59.3
2014 656 43.4 15.1 57.2
2015 625 41.0 15.2 64.3
2016 619 37.0 16.7 64.8
2017 679 42.7 15.9 28.9
2018 705 47.9 14.7 24.3
2019 598 39.0 15.2 75.3
2020 545 37.2 14.6 76.5
2021 530 34.5 15.3 100
2022 531 36.3 14.5 97.4
2023 567 36.8 15.3 97.2

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 William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,631 (21.6%) $9,536 (78.4%) $12,167

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

Impact of COVID-19 on William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 360th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 393rd of 492 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School)71.653.1
 18.5%
   3rd Grade English (Pulaski County Special School District)77.463.7
 13.7%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School)44.444.9
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pulaski County Special School District)62.250.1
 12.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School)34.624.5
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Science (Pulaski County Special School District)43.930.9
 13%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School)28.422.4
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pulaski County Special School District)42.132.8
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School)67.950
 17.9%
   4th Grade English (Pulaski County Special School District)71.161.9
 9.2%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School)47.621.4
 26.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pulaski County Special School District)54.348.2
 6.1%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School)38.918.5
 20.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pulaski County Special School District)44.536.5
 8%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School)35.922.9
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Pulaski County Special School District)49.343.3
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School)64.959.1
 5.8%
   5th Grade English (Pulaski County Special School District)73.371.8
 1.5%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School)27.630.1
 2.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pulaski County Special School District)4541.4
 3.6%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School)26.615.1
 11.5%
   5th Grade Science (Pulaski County Special School District)38.330
 8.3%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School)32.928
 4.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Pulaski County Special School District)39.537.8
 1.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students598567
 5.2%
African American378330
 12.7%
American Indian63
 50%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic5474
 37%
Pacific Islander00
White127115
 9.4%
Two or More Races3144
 41.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.3%97.2%
 21.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School

William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.9% of Arkansas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 567 students attended William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School.

Students at William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School are 58% African American, 20% White, 13% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Students who attend William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sylvan Hills Middle School
High : Sylvan Hills High School


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