Pulaski Heights Elem. School

319 N Pine St
Little Rock, AR 72205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 271 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pulaski Heights Elem. School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 46% 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: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 10% in AR
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pulaski Heights Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Pulaski Heights Elem. School's student population of 271 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
271 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Pulaski Heights Elem. School ranks within the top 10% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pulaski Heights Elem. School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (AR)
#92 out of 997 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pulaski Heights Elem. School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pulaski Heights Elem. School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pulaski Heights Elem. School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pulaski Heights Elem. School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
14%
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Black
38%
19%
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White
54%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Pulaski Heights Elem. School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pulaski Heights Elem. School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pulaski Heights Elem. School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pulaski Heights Elem. School's ranking?
Pulaski Heights Elem. School is ranked #92 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Pulaski Heights Elem. School often compared to?
Pulaski Heights Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Pulaski Heights Elem. School?
271 students attend Pulaski Heights Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Pulaski Heights Elem. School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pulaski Heights Elem. School?
Pulaski Heights Elem. School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pulaski Heights Elem. School offer ?
Pulaski Heights Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pulaski Heights Elem. School part of?
Pulaski Heights Elem. School is part of Little Rock School District.
In what neighborhood is Pulaski Heights Elem. School located?
Pulaski Heights Elem. School is located in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 3 other public schools located in Hillcrest.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 271 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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