Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School serves 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Booker Arts Magnet 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 6-9% (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 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School's student population of 293 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
293 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Booker Arts Magnet 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 Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#956 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
16%
14%

Black
75%
20%

White
8%
60%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%

Two or more races
1%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
58%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School's ranking?
Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School is ranked #956 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School often compared to?
Booker Arts Magnet Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carver Magnet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% 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 Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School?
293 students attend Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School?
Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School part of?
Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School is part of Little Rock School District.
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