Serving 699 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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: 699 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School's student population of 699 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
699 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Linda Childers Knapp 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 Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#613 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
66%
14%
Black
1%
19%
White
10%
59%
Hawaiian
20%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School's ranking?
Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School is ranked #613 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School often compared to?
Linda Childers Knapp Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Turnbow Elementary School, George Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School?
699 students attend Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Hawaiian, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School?
Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School offer ?
Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School part of?
Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School is part of Springdale School District.
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