JOANN WALTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public
Elementary Grades K–6
Part of DIERKS SCHOOL DISTRICT
800 OLD HWY 70 WEST, DIERKS, AR 71833 · (870) 286-2015
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Academic performance
Math proficiency42%
State average 36.2%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 36.9%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
288Students enrolled
15:1Student–teacher ratio
86%Free / reduced lunch
RuralSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten35
Grade 138
Grade 235
Grade 349
Grade 439
Grade 549
Grade 643
Students
White · 81%233
Hispanic · 14%40
Two or more races · 5%13
Black · 1%2
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
262’20
284’21
288’22
279’23
288’24
Location
800 OLD HWY 70 WEST DIERKS
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.