Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School
Tel:
(479) 750-8850
Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School serves 915 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School's student population of 915 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 915 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #614 out of 1008 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 65% | 13% |
| Black | 2% | 20% |
| White | 15% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | 15% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Springdale School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School is Haas Hall Academy Jones Center (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is J. O. Kelly Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Parson Hills Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Springdale Parson Hills Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 607 students
0.1 miles
2326 Cardinal Dr
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8877 0.1 PK-5 607 - Springdale J. O. Kelly Middle School Grades: 6-7 | 812 students
0.6 miles
1879 E Robinson
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8730 0.6 6-7 812 - Springdale Jones Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 591 students
1.0 miles
900 S Powell
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8865 1.0 PK-5 591 - Springdale Haas Hall Academy Jones Center Charter School
Grades: 7-10 | 155 students
1.2 miles
922 East Emma Ave
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 966-4930 1.2 7-10 155 - Springdale George Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 591 students
1.4 miles
2878 S Powell
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8710 1.4 PK-5 591
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