Indiana Street Elementary School in Pine Bluff, AR, serves 311 students from pre–kindergarten through grade 3, with a stable student–teacher ratio of 11:1 from 2019 to 2023.
The student body is predominantly Black (303 of 311), with 82% eligible for free lunch in 2023, reflecting consistent socioeconomic composition over recent years.
Math proficiency declined substantially from 29% in 2017 to 15% in 2023, remaining lower than the state average of 39% and the district average of 10%.
Reading proficiency dropped from 50% in 2019 to 35% in 2022, which is lower than both the state average of 40% and the district average of 13%.
Science proficiency improved from 25% in 2021 to 20% in 2022, remaining below the state average of 36% but higher than the district average of 12%.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
311 students
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
97%
19%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
57%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Indiana Street Elementary School?
311 students attend Indiana Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Indiana Street Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Indiana Street Elementary School?
Indiana Street Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Indiana Street Elementary School offer ?
Indiana Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Indiana Street Elementary School part of?
Indiana Street Elementary School is part of Pine Bluff School District.
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