Top Rankings
Little Rock School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 30 public elementary schools serving 14,491 students in Little Rock School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Arkansas.
Public Elementary Schools in Little Rock School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
40 Schools
704 Schools
# Students
21,456 Students
307,363 Students
# Teachers
1,426 Teachers
20,447 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Little Rock School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#198 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Graduation Rate
80%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.60
# American Indian Students
112 Students
1,737 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
722 Students
5,477 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3,509 Students
44,047 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
14%
# Black Students
12,808 Students
59,055 Students
% Black Students
60%
19%
# White Students
4,132 Students
179,571 Students
% White Students
19%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
29 Students
3,201 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
144 Students
14,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,321
13,650
# Students in K Grade:
1,534
34,232
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,620
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,573
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,634
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,620
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,596
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,525
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,448
21,283
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,493
15,857
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,804
1,398
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,625
1,520
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,402
1,277
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,261
1,201
# Ungraded Students:
-
68
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,058 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,588 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$345 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$334 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,058
$12,914
Spending / Student
$15,588
$12,826
Best Little Rock School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Don Roberts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16601 Lamarche Dr
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-2500
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-2500
Grades: K-5
| 1,004 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 N Mckinley St
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-5000
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-5000
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1600 N Tyler St
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-4500
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #44.
Pulaski Heights Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
319 N Pine St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-5900
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-5900
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #55.
Forest Heights Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5901 Evergreen
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2700
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-2700
Grades: K-8
| 739 students
Rank: #66.
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1115 W 16th St
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4900
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #77.
Pinnacle View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5701 Ranch Dr
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-8500
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 878 students
Rank: #88.
Williams Magnet Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7301 Evergreen St
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-7100
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-7100
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #99.
Pulaski Heights Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 N Pine St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-3200
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: #1010.
Fulbright Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Pleasant Valley Dr
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 447-4700
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 447-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #1111.
Wakefield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Westminister Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-6600
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-6600
Grades: K-5
| 481 students
Rank: #1212.
Mann Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Roosevelt Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3100
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Rank: #1313.
Terry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10800 Mara Lynn Dr
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 447-6500
Little Rock, AR 72211
(501) 447-6500
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #1414.
Chicot Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11100 Chicot Rd
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-7000
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 867 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 E Sixth St
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4000
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4000
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Western Hills Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Western Hills Ave
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-6900
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-6900
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Brady Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7915 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-3900
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 447-3900
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Otter Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16000 Otter Creek Parkway
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-5800
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-5800
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Rank: #1919.
Mcdermott Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Reservoir Rd
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-5500
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-5500
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #2020.
Bale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6501 W 32nd St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-3600
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-3600
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #2121.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 S Main St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-6700
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-6700
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
Rank: #2222.
Dunbar Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Wright Ave
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-2600
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 320 students
Rank: #2323.
M.l. King Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
907 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-5100
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #2424.
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13240 David O. Dodd
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 447-1700
Little Rock, AR 72210
(501) 447-1700
Grades: K-8
| 898 students
Rank: #2525.
Mabelvale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10811 Mabelvale W Rd
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-3000
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
Rank: #2626.
Stephens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3700 W 18th St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-6400
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 447-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #2727.
Baseline Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3623 Baseline Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-3700
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-3700
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #2828.
Mabelvale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9401 Mabelvale Cut Off Rd
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-5400
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-5400
Grades: K-5
| 520 students
Rank: #2929.
Cloverdale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Hinkson Rd
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-2500
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #3030.
Watson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Valley Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-6800
Little Rock, AR 72209
(501) 447-6800
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
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