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Hector Elementary School vs. Atkins Elementary School

Should you attend Hector Elementary School or Atkins Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hector Elementary School
104 Sycamore St
Hector, AR 72843
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Atkins Elementary School
611 Nw 4th St
Atkins, AR 72823
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Hector Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
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Overview
Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hector Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Atkins Elementary School in Atkins, AR serves 322 students in grades K–4 with a student–teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than nearby Dover Elementary's 15 to 1 ratio.
Math proficiency ranges from 40% to 44%, which is approximately equal to the state average of 39% but slightly below the district average of 45%.
Reading proficiency is between 25% and 29%, which is lower than the state average of 40% and the district average of 40%.
Science proficiency at Atkins Elementary is 30% to 34%, which is approximately equal to the state average of 36%.
The school's overall ranking declined from #322 in 2019 to #608 in 2023, reflecting a downward trend in comparative performance.
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-4
Total Students
360 students
322 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hector Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Atkins Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hector Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Atkins Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hector Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Atkins Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hector Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hector School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Atkins Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Atkins School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#454 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
#608 out of 989 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hector Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Atkins Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in AR)
40-44%
(Top 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hector Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hector School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Atkins Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Atkins School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hector Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hector School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Atkins Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Atkins School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hector Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hector School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Atkins Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Atkins School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hector Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Atkins Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
-
Kindergarten Students
43
57
Grade 1 Students
36
68
Grade 2 Students
46
59
Grade 3 Students
47
75
Grade 4 Students
54
63
Grade 5 Students
67
-
Grade 6 Students
47
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hector Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hector School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hector Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hector School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Atkins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Atkins School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hector Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hector School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Atkins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Atkins School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hector Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hector School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Atkins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Atkins School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
94%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hector Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hector School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Atkins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Atkins School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hector Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hector School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Atkins Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Atkins School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.12
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hector Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hector School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Atkins Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Atkins School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hector Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hector School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Atkins Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Atkins School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(17-18 School Year Data)
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hector Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hector School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Atkins Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Atkins School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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