Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meadow Park Elementary 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 31% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 468 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Meadow Park Elementary School serves the eastern part of North Little Rock, AR, covering an area of approximately 4.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meadow Park Elementary School's student population of 468 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
468 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Meadow Park 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 Meadow Park Elementary School is 0.32, which is less 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
#764 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
82%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.8%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
3%
9%
Showing 2007–2017. Full 19-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 Meadow Park Elementary School's ranking?
Meadow Park Elementary School is ranked #764 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Meadow Park Elementary School often compared to?
Meadow Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenview Elementary School, Harris Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Meadow Park Elementary School?
468 students attend Meadow Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Meadow Park Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meadow Park Elementary School?
Meadow Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Meadow Park Elementary School offer ?
Meadow Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meadow Park Elementary School part of?
Meadow Park Elementary School is part of North Little Rock School District.
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