John Tyson Elementary School

Summary:

John Tyson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Springdale, Arkansas, serving 556 students in grades K-5. Despite being part of the Springdale School District, which is ranked 145 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and rated 2 stars out of 5, John Tyson Elementary consistently stands out as a high-performing school.

John Tyson Elementary School ranks 94th out of 497 schools in Arkansas and receives a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in ATLAS/English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are significantly higher than the Springdale School District and Arkansas state averages across all grade levels. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates in ACT Aspire assessments were also notably higher than the district and state averages, particularly in English and Math. This level of consistent excellence is noteworthy, especially considering that John Tyson Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students (70.32% to 76.53%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the district average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Parson Hills Elementary, Thurman G. Smith Elementary, and Harp Elementary, John Tyson Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing, with significantly higher proficiency rates in all subject areas. This suggests that the school is providing a higher-quality education and better academic outcomes for its students, despite serving a population with a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students. However, the school's relatively high student-teacher ratio, coupled with the district's overall low ranking, may present some challenges in terms of providing individualized attention and support to all students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1967 Chapman
       Springdale, AR  72762


(479) 750-8862

District: Springdale School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
94th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,954 Help


Students who attend John Tyson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Helen Tyson Middle School
High:    Har-Ber High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.9 Help
Number of students:  556

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.8%
White:
30.2%
Pacific Islander:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.3% Help


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Compare Details John Tyson Elementary School ranks better than 81.1% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 3rd among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Springdale School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.8%), White (30.2%), Pacific Islander (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John Tyson Elementary School is 19.9, which is the highest among 17 elementary schools in the Springdale School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Tyson Elementary School is $8,954. 12 elementary schools in the Springdale School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Springdale School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Springdale School District 145th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John Tyson Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 78.69 57th 411 86.1%
2006 76.46 82nd 402 79.6%
2007 68.68 131st 440 70.2%
2008 62.70 187th 439 57.4%
2009 74.91 90th 445 79.8%
2010 69.40 131st 457 71.3%
2011 75.44 96th 471 79.6%
2012 67.34 158th 468 66.2%
2013 81.10 51st 476 89.3%
2014 71.93 110th 471 76.6%
2015 66.55 126th 466 73.0%
2016 66.96 131st 494 73.5%
2017 68.02 137th 485 71.8%
2018 57.15 220th 480 54.2%
2019 65.48 172nd 488 64.8%
2021 69.82 142nd 496 71.4%
2022 72.49 118th 487 75.8%
2023 79.39 80th 492 83.7%
2024 77.21 94th 497 81.1%
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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Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Open Quote My grandson transferred from Sonora (K) mid-term and this school is more advanced in the learning than his previous school. I am amazed, however, it has made a little more challenging for him due to his being behind in his word learning vocabulary which I am home schooling him with abcmouse.com to help guide him in the spelling and pronunciation of the words. If all schools in the same area would teach at the same rate as John Tyson we would have a better transition for students that have to move. I am excited to see his willingness to catch up with his classmates. Its hard enough on kids to make new friends in the middle of a school term but when they are
not at the same level of learning it makes the transition so much harder not only for them in school but also when they come home frustrated. I hope his new teacher MS Boogaart can be patient through his transition, hopefully giving him a chance to catch up, with understanding. Close Quote



Enrollment information for John Tyson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 402 0 6 3 2 n/a n/a 0 413
1989 389 1 4 1 6 n/a n/a 0 401
1990 458 2 5 5 5 n/a n/a 0 475
1991 470 5 3 6 3 n/a n/a 0 487
1992 554 4 4 15 5 n/a n/a 0 582
1993 606 1 7 14 3 n/a n/a 0 631
1994 584 1 7 17 2 n/a n/a 0 611
1995 520 1 9 46 2 n/a n/a 0 578
1996 520 1 9 46 2 n/a n/a 0 578
1997 518 2 8 93 4 n/a n/a 0 625
1998 420 1 17 133 3 n/a n/a 0 574
1999 393 3 17 196 2 n/a n/a 0 611
2000 359 5 13 226 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2001 350 8 11 189 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2002 284 10 19 229 2 n/a n/a 0 544
2003 284 10 19 229 2 n/a n/a 0 544
2004 273 10 30 229 3 n/a n/a 0 545
2005 280 8 29 220 3 n/a n/a 0 540
2006 260 6 36 232 5 n/a n/a 0 539
2007 262 7 33 246 6 n/a n/a 0 554
2008 252 7 51 236 4 n/a n/a 0 550
2009 242 7 40 224 6 n/a n/a 0 519
2010 233 8 13 247 3 28 11 0 543
2011 211 10 15 248 5 34 11 0 534
2012 229 11 20 238 2 43 13 0 556
2013 212 16 26 264 1 44 11 0 574
2014 203 14 27 282 0 42 7 0 575
2015 178 12 21 297 3 40 6 0 557
2016 182 15 19 318 1 45 7 0 587
2017 172 10 21 304 1 48 5 0 561
2018 162 13 22 314 3 47 6 0 567
2019 155 19 17 317 4 48 5 0 565
2020 166 19 16 303 3 55 4 0 566
2021 116 21 8 271 6 45 6 0 473
2022 150 21 9 326 3 42 19 0 570
2023 168 17 10 299 3 40 19 0 556

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 John Tyson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 413 22.1 18.6 n/a
1989 401 23.0 17.4 n/a
1990 475 25.0 19.0 14.5
1991 487 25.5 19.0 20.7
1992 582 27.0 21.5 17.9
1993 631 29.1 21.7 13.6
1994 611 29.5 20.7 18.5
1995 578 28.8 20.1 24.2
1996 578 28.8 20.1 24.2
1997 625 30.8 20.3 31.4
1998 574 30.8 18.6 32.4
1999 611 26.0 23.5 47.6
2000 603 33.0 18.3 50.7
2001 558 30.0 18.6 52.3
2002 544 27.0 20.1 54.2
2003 544 27.0 20.1 54.2
2004 545 27.0 20.2 57.2
2005 540 30.0 18.0 55.7
2006 539 31.0 17.4 53.8
2007 554 36.0 15.4 63.9
2008 550 36.0 15.3 65.3
2009 519 32.0 16.2 60.7
2010 543 30.2 17.5 65.9
2011 534 29.6 18.0 69.1
2012 556 32.4 17.1 67.3
2013 574 34.2 16.7 70.2
2014 575 33.0 17.3 71.8
2015 557 31.0 17.9 75.8
2016 587 33.0 17.7 81.1
2017 561 29.5 18.9 48.8
2018 567 31.8 17.7 48
2019 565 38.5 14.6 76.6
2020 566 31.3 18.0 74.2
2021 473 27.3 17.2 76.5
2022 570 31.0 18.3 74.9
2023 556 27.8 19.9 70.3

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 John Tyson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 413 22.1 18.6 n/a
1989 401 23.0 17.4 n/a
1990 475 25.0 19.0 14.5
1991 487 25.5 19.0 20.7
1992 582 27.0 21.5 17.9
1993 631 29.1 21.7 13.6
1994 611 29.5 20.7 18.5
1995 578 28.8 20.1 24.2
1996 578 28.8 20.1 24.2
1997 625 30.8 20.3 31.4
1998 574 30.8 18.6 32.4
1999 611 26.0 23.5 47.6
2000 603 33.0 18.3 50.7
2001 558 30.0 18.6 52.3
2002 544 27.0 20.1 54.2
2003 544 27.0 20.1 54.2
2004 545 27.0 20.2 57.2
2005 540 30.0 18.0 55.7
2006 539 31.0 17.4 53.8
2007 554 36.0 15.4 63.9
2008 550 36.0 15.3 65.3
2009 519 32.0 16.2 60.7
2010 543 30.2 17.5 65.9
2011 534 29.6 18.0 69.1
2012 556 32.4 17.1 67.3
2013 574 34.2 16.7 70.2
2014 575 33.0 17.3 71.8
2015 557 31.0 17.9 75.8
2016 587 33.0 17.7 81.1
2017 561 29.5 18.9 48.8
2018 567 31.8 17.7 48
2019 565 38.5 14.6 76.6
2020 566 31.3 18.0 74.2
2021 473 27.3 17.2 76.5
2022 570 31.0 18.3 74.9
2023 556 27.8 19.9 70.3

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 John Tyson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,158 (12.9%) $7,796 (87.1%) $8,954

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

Impact of COVID-19 on John Tyson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 172nd of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 80th of 492 Elementary schools
 19%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (John Tyson Elementary School)85.674.2
 11.4%
   3rd Grade English (Springdale School District)69.858.8
 11%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (John Tyson Elementary School)75.361.9
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Springdale School District)61.145
 16.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (John Tyson Elementary School)39.237.1
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Science (Springdale School District)33.328.6
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (John Tyson Elementary School)40.243.3
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Springdale School District)31.327.1
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (John Tyson Elementary School)69.480.9
 11.5%
   4th Grade English (Springdale School District)60.661.6
 1%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (John Tyson Elementary School)58.873.8
 15%
   4th Grade Math (Springdale School District)56.352.6
 3.7%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (John Tyson Elementary School)4052.4
 12.4%
   4th Grade Science (Springdale School District)34.533.4
 1.1%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (John Tyson Elementary School)48.260.7
 12.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Springdale School District)39.839.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (John Tyson Elementary School)84.579
 5.5%
   5th Grade English (Springdale School District)70.571.8
 1.3%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (John Tyson Elementary School)59.550.6
 8.9%
   5th Grade Math (Springdale School District)53.239.3
 13.9%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (John Tyson Elementary School)47.643.2
 4.4%
   5th Grade Science (Springdale School District)37.530.6
 6.9%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (John Tyson Elementary School)41.645.7
 4.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Springdale School District)3632.5
 3.5%
   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 Students565556
 1.6%
African American1917
 10.5%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian1710
 41.2%
Hispanic317299
 5.7%
Pacific Islander4840
 16.7%
White155168
 8.4%
Two or More Races519
 280%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.6%70.3%
 6.3%


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Students at John Tyson Elementary School are 54% Hispanic, 30% White, 7% Pacific Islander, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

Students who attend John Tyson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Helen Tyson Middle School
High : Har-Ber High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 556 students attended John Tyson Elementary School.

John Tyson Elementary School ranks 94th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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