Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joe T. Robinson Elem. School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joe T. Robinson Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Joe T. Robinson Elem. School's student population of 338 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Joe T. Robinson Elem. School ranks within the top 20% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joe T. Robinson Elem. School is 0.64, 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
#195 out of 997 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
36%
19%
White
48%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joe T. Robinson Elem. School's ranking?
Joe T. Robinson Elem. School is ranked #195 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Joe T. Robinson Elem. School often compared to?
Joe T. Robinson Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baker Interdistrict Elem. School, Chenal Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Joe T. Robinson Elem. School?
338 students attend Joe T. Robinson Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Joe T. Robinson Elem. School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joe T. Robinson Elem. School?
Joe T. Robinson Elem. School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Joe T. Robinson Elem. School offer ?
Joe T. Robinson Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Joe T. Robinson Elem. School part of?
Joe T. Robinson Elem. School is part of Pulaski County Special School District.
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