Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arnold Drive Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
24%
19%
White
53%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AR state average).
How many students attend Arnold Drive Elementary School?
366 students attend Arnold Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Arnold Drive Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arnold Drive Elementary School?
Arnold Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arnold Drive Elementary School offer ?
Arnold Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Arnold Drive Elementary School part of?
Arnold Drive Elementary School is part of Jacksonville North Pulaski School District.
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