Gould Elementary School (Closed 2006)

P.o. Box 639
Gould, AR 71643

Gould Elementary School in Gould, AR serves 86 students from Kindergarten through 6th grade with a student–teacher ratio reported as 0:1 in recent years.

Math proficiency increased to 54% in 2023, which is higher than the state average of 39% and district average of 13%, showing improvement from 38% in 2022.

Reading proficiency declined to 34% in 2022, lower than the state average of 40% and district average of 23%, with scores decreasing since 2019.

Science proficiency was 30% in 2022, lower than the state average of 36% but higher than the district average of 18%.

The student body is predominantly Black (99%), with 91% eligible for free lunch, indicating a high socioeconomic need level that has remained stable over recent years.

School Overview

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Gould Elementary School
Kind	6
1	16
2	15
3	15
4	12
5	7
6	15

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Total Students

86 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Gould Elementary School
2023	86
2022	86
2021	86
2020	86
2019	86
2018	86
2017	86
2016	86
2015	86
2005	86

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Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)

11 teachers

School Rankings

This School

State Level (AR)

Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

13:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

n/a

15%

Black

99%

19%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Gould Elementary School	Arkansas	Dumas School District
2023	99%	19%	71%
2022	99%	20%	72%
2021	99%	20%	72%
2020	99%	20%	70%
2019	99%	20%	70%
2018	99%	21%	69%
2017	99%	21%	69%
2016	99%	21%	70%
2015	99%	21%	68%
2005	99%	23%	67%

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White

58%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Gould Elementary School	Arkansas	Dumas School District
2023	1%	59%	18%
2022	1%	59%	17%
2021	1%	60%	17%
2020	1%	61%	19%
2019	1%	61%	19%
2018	1%	60%	21%
2017	1%	60%	21%
2016	1%	61%	21%
2015	1%	61%	23%
2005	1%	69%	27%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.02

0.61

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Gould Elementary School	Arkansas	Dumas School District
2023	0.02	0.60	0.46
2022	0.02	0.60	0.45
2021	0.02	0.58	0.45
2020	0.02	0.58	0.47
2019	0.02	0.58	0.47
2018	0.02	0.58	0.47
2017	0.02	0.58	0.47
2016	0.02	0.57	0.47
2015	0.02	0.57	0.48
2005	0.02	0.47	0.48

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Eligible for

91%

56%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Gould Elementary School	Arkansas	Dumas School District
2023	91%	54%	95%
2022	91%	58%	95%
2021	91%	58%	96%
2020	91%	56%	77%
2019	91%	56%	77%
2018	90%	26%	36%
2017	90%	26%	36%
2016	90%	56%	69%
2015	90%	53%	68%
2005	91%	43%	65%

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Eligible for

10%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Gould Elementary School	Arkansas	Dumas School District
2023	6%	10%	2%
2022	6%	7%	2%
2021	6%	7%	2%
2020	6%	8%	6%
2019	6%	8%	6%
2018	5%	9%	7%
2017	5%	9%	7%
2016	5%	8%	5%
2015	5%	9%	6%
2005	6%	9%	8%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Dumas School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Gould Elementary School?

86 students attend Gould Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

99% of Gould Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.

What grades does Gould Elementary School offer ?

Gould Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Gould Elementary School part of?

Gould Elementary School is part of Dumas School District.

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