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Gandy Elementary School

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Gandy Elementary School ranks 184 th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

184^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 63% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Gandy Elementary School in White Hall, AR, is a K-5 school serving 366 students as part of the White Hall School District, a district ranked in the top half of Arkansas schools. Gandy stands out as a strong academic anchor in a region with significant educational challenges, consistently outperforming nearby schools in the Pine Bluff School District and Watson Chapel School District by a wide margin. For example, Gandy's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (44.5%), Reading (48.5%), Mathematics (49.7%), and Science (45.9%) are dramatically higher than schools like Broadmoor Elementary School and Coleman Elementary School, which score in the 11-21% range. This makes Gandy a top choice for families seeking a high-quality education in the area.

One of Gandy's most impressive strengths is its exceptional performance in Mathematics, with an overall proficiency rate of 49.7%—well above the state average of 44.1%. This is particularly notable in 3rd and 5th grades, where scores reach 62.1% and 57.4%, respectively. Gandy also shows a clear upward trend, improving its state ranking from the 46th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 63rd percentile in 2025-2026. This consistent improvement across all core subjects sets it apart from its same-district peer, Taylor Elementary School, which struggles with a Mathematics proficiency rate of just 25.8%. Gandy achieves these results while spending about $11,292 per student, significantly less than nearby Pine Bluff schools that spend $15,646 to $16,699 per student, demonstrating efficient use of resources.

Gandy serves a student population where about 65% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, indicating a moderate level of economic disadvantage, yet it maintains a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The school's success is part of a broader "White Hall District Advantage," where all three elementary schools in the district outperform their counterparts in neighboring districts by 2-3 times. While the Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas has a standout school, Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff, with a 79% Mathematics proficiency rate, it only serves grades K-3, making direct comparisons difficult. Overall, Gandy's steady improvement, strong math program, and efficient spending make it a reliable and high-performing choice for families in the White Hall area.

366

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,292

Per pupil spending ?

65%

Free/discounted lunch ?

400 Gandy Avenue
White Hall, AR 71602

(870) 247-4054

District: White Hall School District

Students who attend Gandy Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	White Hall Middle School
High:	White Hall High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.8%

African American:

28.4%

Hispanic:

4.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 54th percentile in 2016 → 63rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (47% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Arkansas median (63rd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school47%

District avg40%

Arkansas avg42%

184^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 37%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From top 46% (2016) to top 37% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4Elementary Schools in the White Hall School District

117^th of 251White Hall School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	63.2	184 of 491	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.0	244 of 495	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.7	270 of 497	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.7	226 of 492	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.0	174 of 487	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.3	206 of 496	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	70.5	125 of 488	74.4%	★★★★☆
2018	60.6	195 of 480	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.1	209 of 485	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	54.0	229 of 494	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	40.7	280 of 466	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	63.5	164 of 471	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	70.1	133 of 476	72.1%	★★★★☆
2012	68.6	149 of 468	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	74.7	103 of 471	78.1%	★★★★☆
2010	79.3	67 of 457	85.3%	★★★★☆
2009	72.1	112 of 445	74.8%	★★★★☆
2008	68.9	148 of 439	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	60.9	186 of 440	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	46.6	259 of 402	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2005	44.8	259 of 411	37.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics50%+6 vs state

Reading48%+8 vs state

Science46%~ state avg

English Language Arts44%+5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)					ATLAS Science (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gandy Elementary School	Public	K-5	400 Gandy Avenue	White Hall	71602	Jefferson County	White Hall School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 247-4054	366	25	14.6	65.0%	230 (62.8%)	104 (28.4%)	16 (4.4%)	12 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	63.2	184^th of 491 public elementary schools	62.5%		53	244^th of 495 public elementary schools	50.7%	60	43.1	44.1	46.8		44.5	53.4	44.1	49.0		48.5	62.1	33.8	57.4		49.7	50.8	39.8	48.9		45.9	$11,292	$1,357	$9,935
Taylor Elementary School	Public	K-5	805 West Street	White Hall	71602	Jefferson County	White Hall School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 247-1988	373	23	16.2	71.6%	162 (43.4%)	131 (35.1%)	24 (6.4%)	27 (7.2%)	3 (0.8%)	16 (4.3%)	10 (2.7%)	48.9	264^th of 491 public elementary schools	46.2%		54.7	233^rd of 495 public elementary schools	52.9%	31	34.4	55.0	49.1		46.1	36.1	53.3	43.8		44.4	24.6	30.0	22.8		25.8	42.6	45.0	43.8		43.9	$10,756	$1,354	$9,402
Moody Elementary School	Public	K-5	700 Moody School Drive	White Hall	71602	Jefferson County	White Hall School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 247-4363	408	24	17.3	54.9%	259 (63.5%)	95 (23.3%)	17 (4.2%)	10 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	24 (5.9%)	62.7	187^th of 491 public elementary schools	61.9%		45	286^th of 495 public elementary schools	42.2%	99	45.2	46.0	43.3		44.8	50.0	42.8	40.3		44.3	53.3	44.5	36.8		44.6	58.1	52.4	49.3		53.2	$9,972	$942	$9,031
Matthews Elementary School	Public	K-6	4501 Dollarway Rd	Pine Bluff	71602	Jefferson County	Pine Bluff School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 534-0726	367	24	15.2	100.0%	13 (3.5%)	336 (91.6%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	7.2	477^th of 491 public elementary schools	2.9%		11.7	457^th of 495 public elementary schools	7.7%	20	19.3	12.2	18.5	25.5	19.2	17.0	14.6	13.8	23.5	17.1	11.9	17.1	12.3	21.5	15.3	17.0	9.8	12.3	15.7	13.9	$15,830	$2,840	$12,990
Coleman Elementary School	Public	2-5	4600 West 13th	Pine Bluff	71603	Jefferson County	Watson Chapel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 879-3697	426	31	13.8	79.8%	44 (10.3%)	366 (85.9%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.6%)	11.6	454^th of 491 public elementary schools	7.5%		8.7	474^th of 495 public elementary schools	4.2%	20	27.6	11.0	23.4		19.5	27.5	11.0	27.7		20.9	17.6	8.5	30.1		17.8	26.3	9.3	22.6		18.2	$12,336	$1,756	$10,580
Edgewood Elementary School	Public	K-1	4100 West 32nd	Pine Bluff	71603	Jefferson County	Watson Chapel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 879-1252	199	15	13.5	78.4%	24 (12.1%)	168 (84.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)								(n/a)																					$13,689	$1,836	$11,853
Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff	Public, Charter	K-3	Pine Bluff Ar 71601	Pine Bluff	71603	Jefferson County	Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 515-4001	245	16	15.7	79.2%	3 (1.2%)	235 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	80.1	82^nd of 491 public elementary schools	83.3%		49.6	262^nd of 495 public elementary schools	47.1%	180	57.9				57.9	57.9				57.9	79.0				79.0	44.7				44.7
Southwood Elementary School	Public	K-6	4200 S Fir St	Pine Bluff	71603	Jefferson County	Pine Bluff School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 543-4390	345	23	15.2	100.0%	15 (4.3%)	312 (90.4%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.5%)	11.3	457^th of 491 public elementary schools	6.9%		15.6	438^th of 495 public elementary schools	11.5%	19	24.4	7.9	12.7	28.6	17.9	24.4	10.5	11.0	28.6	17.9	19.6	21.1	9.1	44.2	21.4	17.3	15.8	12.7	26.5	17.3	$15,646	$2,336	$13,310
Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff	Public, Charter	K-5	Pine Bluff Ar 71603	Pine Bluff	71603	Jefferson County	Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 395-7401	469	29	16.2	80.0%	6 (1.3%)	447 (95.3%)	6 (1.3%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.9%)	31.9	357^th of 491 public elementary schools	27.3%		40	314^th of 495 public elementary schools	36.6%	43	20.3	32.4	34.8		30.0	21.6	31.5	37.0		30.7	16.3	45.0	32.6		33.2	24.3	44.1	34.8		35.8	$17,582	$4,906	$12,676
Broadmoor Elementary School	Public	K-6	1106 Wisconsin Street	Pine Bluff	71601	Jefferson County	Pine Bluff School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 543-4368	283	20	13.9	100.0%	11 (3.9%)	253 (89.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (5.3%)	6.6	480^th of 491 public elementary schools	2.2%		3.9	494^th of 495 public elementary schools	0.2%	14	27.5	13.3	11.5	20.0	17.4	25.0	13.4	11.5	23.3	17.4	22.5	8.9	9.6	6.5	11.9	20.0	13.3	3.8	12.9	11.9	$16,699	$2,977	$13,722

Frequently Asked Questions about Gandy Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Gandy Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Gandy Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : White Hall Middle School
High : White Hall High School

Is Gandy Elementary School a good school?

Gandy Elementary School ranks 184^th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gandy Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 366 students attended Gandy Elementary School.

What district is Gandy Elementary School in?

White Hall School District

What is the racial makeup of Gandy Elementary School?

Students at Gandy Elementary School are 63% White, 28% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

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