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Gandy Elementary School

Public | K-6 & ungraded | 400 students

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5 stars

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Posted August 19, 2010

My daughter started 1st grade at Gandy. The school had a very welcoming, helpful, and organized atmosphere. I think we both will absolutely enjoy attending this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 9, 2009

My daughter is in kindergarten at Gandy and we love it, its a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2009

Gandy Elementary is a wonderful school because of it's loving staff and teachers. We also have lots of parent involvement through our PTO.I have two daughters enrolled, one in the 5th and one in the 2nd. They are both excited about going to school everyday and I am amazed at how much they are learning. We have a great parent involvement center with lots of good tools and information. Their website is always current and informative as well. Gandy rocks!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 22, 2008

My granddaughter is a new student at Gandy this year. We were worried about transitioning from a Christian private school where she had been for four years and how she would handle it. From the Principal, Secretary, Nurse, and Teachers this has been a wonderful experience.


Posted August 14, 2008

I have a daughter in the 12th grade that went to Gandy and a son in the 5th grade this year. They both love Gandy and the Faculty there. I tell everyone we think Gandy Elementary is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2008

Great School! We moved to this district about three years ago and my children are happy with the school. Wonderful, caring teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 3, 2008

I have 3 children that go to this school, this is a very highly recommended school by my standards. My son went from very bad report to excellent. The teacher's worked with him and gave him not only the want to succeed in his grades but the want to learn.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2005

Very good school. Wide range of activities and for various levels of education. Very high level of parent involvement. This an extremely community oriented school.
—Submitted by Daren Bolen, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 82% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 85% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 85% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
76%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
59%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 75% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 84% 67%
Black 11% 22%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Hispanic 1% 9%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 40%N/A57%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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400 Gandy Ave
White Hall, AR 71602
Phone: (870) 247-4054

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