Serving 238 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#906 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
76%
19%
White
5%
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
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School is ranked #906 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School?
238 students attend Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School?
Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School part of?
Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School is part of Little Rock School District.
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