The Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, is a state-run public school in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, serving blind and vision impaired students of kindergarten through high school grades through residential, day school, and part-time enrollment programs.
Serving 30 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Arkansas School For The Blind 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School's student population of 30 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
30 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1859
School Calendar
School Motto
It's all about the kids
School Rankings
Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#876 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lion
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School's ranking?
Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School is ranked #876 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School often compared to?
Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amboy Elementary School, Ark Virtual Academy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School?
30 students attend Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School?
Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School offer ?
Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School part of?
Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School is part of Arkansas School For The Blind School District.
In what neighborhood is Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School located?
Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School is located in the Capitol View Stifft Station neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 2 other public schools located in Capitol View Stifft Station.
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