Don Roberts Elementary School
Tel:
(501) 447-2500
Don Roberts Elementary School serves 920 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Don Roberts Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Don Roberts Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Don Roberts Elementary School's student population of 920 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 920 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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School Comparison
Don Roberts Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Don Roberts Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #17 out of 1008 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 15% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 13% |
| Black | 21% | 20% |
| White | 56% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Little Rock School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Don Roberts Elementary School is Quest Middle School Of Little Rock (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Pinnacle View Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Little Rock Pinnacle View Middle School Grades: 6-7 | 515 students
0.6 miles
5701 Ranch Dr
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-8500 0.6 6-7 515 - Little Rock Quest Middle School Of Little Rock Charter School
Grades: 6-11 | 188 students
2.0 miles
1815n Rahling Rf
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 821-0382 2.0 6-11 188 - Little Rock Joe T. Robinson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 465 students
2.7 miles
21001 Hwy 10
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2410 2.7 6-8 465 - Little Rock Joe T. Robinson High School Grades: 9-12 | 573 students
2.9 miles
21501 Hwy 10
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2400 2.9 9-12 573 - Little Rock Chenal Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 497 students
3.0 miles
21201 Denny Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 490-2000 3.0 K-5 497
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