Serving 269 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Franklin Incentive 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 20-24% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%).
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
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
90%
19%
White
5%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% AR state average).
How many students attend Franklin Incentive Elementary School?
269 students attend Franklin Incentive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Franklin Incentive Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Incentive Elementary School?
Franklin Incentive Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Franklin Incentive Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Incentive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Franklin Incentive Elementary School part of?
Franklin Incentive Elementary School is part of Little Rock School District.
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