Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Daisy Bates Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bates Elementary School serves the southeast part of Little Rock, AR, covering an area of approximately 84.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daisy Bates Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Daisy Bates Elementary School's student population of 409 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Daisy Bates 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 Daisy Bates Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#652 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.4%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-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 Daisy Bates Elementary School's ranking?
Daisy Bates Elementary School is ranked #652 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Daisy Bates Elementary School often compared to?
Daisy Bates Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Landmark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Daisy Bates Elementary School?
409 students attend Daisy Bates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Daisy Bates Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daisy Bates Elementary School?
Daisy Bates Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Daisy Bates Elementary School offer ?
Daisy Bates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Daisy Bates Elementary School part of?
Daisy Bates Elementary School is part of Pulaski County Special School District.
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