Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet 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 is 23% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School's student population of 504 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
504 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School is 0.70, 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
#869 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2003–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hispanic
22%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
45%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
20%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
3%
9%
Showing 2007–2017. View full 19-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 Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School's ranking?
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School is ranked #869 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School often compared to?
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside Primary School, Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School, Lake Hamilton Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School?
504 students attend Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School?
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School offer ?
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School part of?
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School is part of Hot Springs School District.
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