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Northwest Elementary School vs. Yocum Elementary School

Should you attend Northwest Elementary School or Yocum 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
Northwest Elementary School
1600 N College Ave
El Dorado, AR 71730
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Yocum Elementary School
308 S College St
El Dorado, AR 71730
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)

Yocum 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%)
Overview
Northwest Elementary School in El Dorado, AR, serves 470 students from kindergarten through 4th grade with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, higher than the district average of 14–18:1 in comparable local schools.
Math proficiency ranges from 45% to 49%, which is higher than the state average of 39% and the district average of 33%, showing relative strength in this core subject.
Reading proficiency is between 45% and 49%, approximately equal to the state average of 40%, while science proficiency is 35% to 39%, slightly lower than the state average of 36%.
The school's overall ranking declined from #158 in 2012 to #239 in 2023, indicating a downward trend in comparative performance over the past decade.
Enrollment increased steadily from 333 students in 2005 to around 475 students in recent years, with minority enrollment at 70%, reflecting significant demographic diversity typical of an El Dorado public elementary school.
Serving 575 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Yocum Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
470 students
575 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwest 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 Yocum Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwest Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Yocum Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwest 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 Yocum Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Dorado 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 Yocum Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Dorado 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

#239 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 30%)
#694 out of 989 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwest 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 Yocum Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in AR)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Dorado 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 Yocum Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Dorado School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% 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 Northwest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Dorado 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 Yocum Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Dorado 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)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the El Dorado 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 Yocum Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the El Dorado 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 Northwest Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Yocum Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
96
81
Grade 1 Students
90
121
Grade 2 Students
94
137
Grade 3 Students
96
141
Grade 4 Students
94
95

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the El Dorado 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 Asian at Yocum Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the El Dorado School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Dorado 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 Yocum Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Dorado School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
51%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the El Dorado 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 Yocum Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the El Dorado School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
30%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Dorado 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 Yocum Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Dorado 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
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the El Dorado 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 Yocum Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the El Dorado School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Dorado 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 Yocum Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Dorado 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%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Dorado 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 Yocum Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Dorado 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
4%
(17-18 School Year Data)
4%
(17-18 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Dorado 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 Yocum Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Dorado School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
 
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