Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Baker Interdistrict Elem. Sch. ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Baker Interdistrict Elem. Sch. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Baker Interdistrict Elem. Sch.'s student population of 355 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Baker Interdistrict Elem. Sch. ranks within the top 1% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baker Interdistrict Elem. Sch. is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4 out of 993 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
2%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
24%
20%
White
46%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baker Interdistrict Elem. Sch.'s ranking?
Baker Interdistrict Elem. Sch. is ranked #4 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Baker Interdistrict Elem. Sch. often compared to?
Baker Interdistrict Elem. Sch.is often viewed alongside schools like Don Roberts Elementary School, Chenal Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Baker Interdistrict Elem. Sch.?
355 students attend Baker Interdistrict Elem. Sch..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Baker Interdistrict Elem. Sch. students are White, 24% of students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baker Interdistrict Elem. Sch.?
Baker Interdistrict Elem. Sch. has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Baker Interdistrict Elem. Sch. offer ?
Baker Interdistrict Elem. Sch. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Baker Interdistrict Elem. Sch. part of?
Baker Interdistrict Elem. Sch. is part of Pulaski County Special School District.
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