Serving 867 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chicot 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 is 20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 867 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chicot Elementary School's student population of 867 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
867 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chicot Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chicot Elementary School is 0.55, which is less 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
#862 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
39%
14%
Black
55%
19%
White
5%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chicot Elementary School's ranking?
Chicot Elementary School is ranked #862 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Chicot Elementary School often compared to?
Chicot Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mabelvale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Chicot Elementary School?
867 students attend Chicot Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Chicot Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chicot Elementary School?
Chicot Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chicot Elementary School offer ?
Chicot Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Chicot Elementary School part of?
Chicot Elementary School is part of Little Rock School District.
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