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Lawson Elementary School vs. Otter Creek Elementary School

Should you attend Lawson Elementary School or Otter Creek Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Lawson Elementary School
19901 Lawson Rd
Little Rock, AR 72210
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Otter Creek Elementary School
16000 Otter Creek Parkway
Little Rock, AR 72209
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Lawson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 183 students in grades Kindergarten-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 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Otter Creek 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
183 students
402 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lawson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Otter Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lawson Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Otter Creek Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lawson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Otter Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lawson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pulaski County Special School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Otter Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Little Rock School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#702 out of 989 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
#883 out of 989 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lawson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Otter Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in AR)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pulaski County Special School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Otter Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Little Rock School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
12%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pulaski County Special School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Otter Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Little Rock School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
17%
(Bottom 50% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lawson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pulaski County Special School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Otter Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Little Rock School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lawson Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Otter Creek Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
35
78
Grade 1 Students
25
73
Grade 2 Students
36
73
Grade 3 Students
33
55
Grade 4 Students
23
64
Grade 5 Students
31
59

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lawson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pulaski County Special School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Otter Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Little Rock School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lawson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pulaski County Special School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Otter Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Little Rock School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
24%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lawson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pulaski County Special School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Otter Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Little Rock School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
27%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lawson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pulaski County Special School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Otter Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Little Rock School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
47%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lawson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pulaski County Special School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Otter Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Little Rock School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lawson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pulaski County Special School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Otter Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Little Rock School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lawson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pulaski County Special School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Otter Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Little Rock School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
70%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lawson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pulaski County Special School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Otter Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Little Rock School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
(21-22 School Year Data)
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lawson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pulaski County Special School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Otter Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Little Rock School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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