Park Hill 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 34%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (14-15)
344 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Asian
(14-15)2%
2%
Hispanic
(14-15)17%
12%
Black
(14-15)54%
21%
White
(14-15)27%
61%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(14-15)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
78%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% AR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% AR state average).
How many students attend Park Hill Elementary School?
344 students attend Park Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Park Hill Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What school district is Park Hill Elementary School part of?
Park Hill Elementary School is part of North Little Rock School District.
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