Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joe T. Robinson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher 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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Joe T. Robinson Elementary School serves the northwest area of Little Rock, AR, covering approximately 124.9 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest zone edge being about 15.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joe T. Robinson Elementary School's student population of 295 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
295 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Joe T. Robinson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joe T. Robinson Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#239 out of 989 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
35%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
48%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joe T. Robinson Elementary School's ranking?
Joe T. Robinson Elementary School is ranked #239 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Joe T. Robinson Elementary School often compared to?
Joe T. Robinson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baker Elementary School, Chenal Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Joe T. Robinson Elementary School?
295 students attend Joe T. Robinson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Joe T. Robinson Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joe T. Robinson Elementary School?
Joe T. Robinson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joe T. Robinson Elementary School offer ?
Joe T. Robinson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Joe T. Robinson Elementary School part of?
Joe T. Robinson Elementary School is part of Pulaski County Special School District.
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