Serving 238 students in grades 2-3, L. L. Owen 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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: 2-3
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
L. L. Owen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
L. L. Owen Elementary School's student population of 238 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
L. L. Owen 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 L. L. Owen Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#768 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
81%
19%
White
15%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
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)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L. L. Owen Elementary School's ranking?
L. L. Owen Elementary School is ranked #768 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend L. L. Owen Elementary School?
238 students attend L. L. Owen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of L. L. Owen Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L. L. Owen Elementary School?
L. L. Owen Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does L. L. Owen Elementary School offer ?
L. L. Owen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is L. L. Owen Elementary School part of?
L. L. Owen Elementary School is part of Watson Chapel School District.
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