Franklin Incentive Elementary School (Closed 2018)

1701 S Harrison St
Little Rock, AR 72204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
269 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Showing 2008–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
(16-17)
20-24%
47%
(16-17)
15-19%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1

Showing 2008–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
4%
15%

Showing 2002–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Black
90%
19%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
5%
57%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
95%
0.19

Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%

Showing 2007–2025. 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 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 14:1.
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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