Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Boone Park 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Boone Park Elementary School serves the west part of North Little Rock, AR, covering an area of approximately 5.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 3.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boone Park Elementary School's student population of 428 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Boone Park 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 Boone Park Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#978 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
77%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.8%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
1%
9%
Showing 2007–2017. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boone Park Elementary School's ranking?
Boone Park Elementary School is ranked #978 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Boone Park Elementary School often compared to?
Boone Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenview Elementary School, Seventh Street 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 39% AR state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Boone Park Elementary School?
428 students attend Boone Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Boone Park Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boone Park Elementary School?
Boone Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Boone Park Elementary School offer ?
Boone Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boone Park Elementary School part of?
Boone Park Elementary School is part of North Little Rock School District.
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