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Bale Elementary School

6501 W 32nd St
Little Rock, AR 72204

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Tel: (501) 447-3600

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Bale Elementary School serves 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Bale Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 389 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Bale Elementary School's student population of 389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

389 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Bale Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Bale Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#901 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Bale Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bale Elementary 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 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

6-9%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bale Elementary 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 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Bale Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

15%

14%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Bale Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

76%

20%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Bale Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

60%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.40

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Bale Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Little Rock School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bale Elementary School's ranking?

Bale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Bale Elementary School?

389 students attend Bale Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

76% of Bale Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Bale Elementary School?

Bale Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Bale Elementary School offer ?

Bale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Bale Elementary School part of?

Bale Elementary School is part of Little Rock School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 389 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education