Serving 269 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Franklin Incentive 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
90%
20%
White
5%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% AR state average).
How many students attend Franklin Incentive Elementary School?
269 students attend Franklin Incentive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Franklin Incentive Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Incentive Elementary School?
Franklin Incentive Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Franklin Incentive Elementary School offer ?
Franklin Incentive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Franklin Incentive Elementary School part of?
Franklin Incentive Elementary School is part of Little Rock School District.
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