Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Robert E. Lee 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 18% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 14% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)18%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)14%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)13%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
52%
14%
Black
2%
19%
White
14%
59%
Hawaiian
31%
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Robert E. Lee Elementary School?
392 students attend Robert E. Lee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Robert E. Lee Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Hawaiian, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert E. Lee Elementary School?
Robert E. Lee Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Robert E. Lee Elementary School offer ?
Robert E. Lee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Robert E. Lee Elementary School part of?
Robert E. Lee Elementary School is part of Springdale School District.
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