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Pulaski Heights Elementary School

319 N Pine St
Little Rock, AR 72205

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Tel: (501) 447-5900

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Pulaski Heights Elementary School serves 260 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Pulaski Heights Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 260 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Pulaski Heights Elementary School's student population of 260 students has declined by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

260 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Pulaski Heights Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Pulaski Heights Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#137 out of 993 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pulaski Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

37%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Pulaski Heights Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

14%

Black

39%

20%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Pulaski Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

56%

60%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.54

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Pulaski Heights Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

35%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Pulaski Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Little Rock School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pulaski Heights Elementary School's ranking?

Pulaski Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Pulaski Heights Elementary School?

260 students attend Pulaski Heights Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

56% of Pulaski Heights Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Pulaski Heights Elementary School?

Pulaski Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Pulaski Heights Elementary School offer ?

Pulaski Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Pulaski Heights Elementary School part of?

Pulaski Heights Elementary School is part of Little Rock School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 260 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education