Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Baker Interdistrict Elem. School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Baker Interdistrict Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Baker Interdistrict Elem. School's student population of 386 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
386 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Baker Interdistrict Elem. School ranks within the top 1% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baker Interdistrict Elem. School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4 out of 997 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
23%
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
25%
19%
White
44%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baker Interdistrict Elem. School's ranking?
Baker Interdistrict Elem. School is ranked #4 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Baker Interdistrict Elem. School often compared to?
Baker Interdistrict Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Don Roberts Elementary School, Chenal Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Baker Interdistrict Elem. School?
386 students attend Baker Interdistrict Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Baker Interdistrict Elem. School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 23% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baker Interdistrict Elem. School?
Baker Interdistrict Elem. School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Baker Interdistrict Elem. School offer ?
Baker Interdistrict Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Baker Interdistrict Elem. School part of?
Baker Interdistrict Elem. School is part of Pulaski County Special School District.
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