Serving 223 students in grades 2-5, Geyer Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
223 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)55-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)15%
12%
Black
(15-16)79%
21%
White
(15-16)5%
61%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
9%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% AR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% AR state average).
How many students attend Geyer Springs Elementary School?
223 students attend Geyer Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Geyer Springs Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Geyer Springs Elementary School?
Geyer Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Geyer Springs Elementary School offer ?
Geyer Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Geyer Springs Elementary School part of?
Geyer Springs Elementary School is part of Little Rock School District.
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