Serving 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lawson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lawson Elementary School serves the west part of Little Rock, AR, covering an area of approximately 32.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.9 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 9.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lawson Elementary School's student population of 220 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
220 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lawson Elementary 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 Lawson Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#702 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
Showing 2012–2025. 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 is Lawson Elementary School's ranking?
Lawson Elementary School is ranked #702 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Lawson Elementary School often compared to?
Lawson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chenal Elementary School, Otter Creek Elementary School, Baker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Lawson Elementary School?
220 students attend Lawson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Lawson Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lawson Elementary School?
Lawson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lawson Elementary School offer ?
Lawson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lawson Elementary School part of?
Lawson Elementary School is part of Pulaski County Special School District.
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