R.e. Baker Elementary School
Tel:
(479)254-5720
- R.e. Baker Elementary School serves 504 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- R.e. Baker Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
R.e. Baker Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- R.e. Baker Elementary School's student population of 504 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 504 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
- R.e. Baker Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of R.e. Baker Elementary School is 0.58, which is equal to 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 School Rank (16-17) | #110 out of 1008 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 12% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 13% |
| Black | 3% | 20% |
| White | 61% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bentonville School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to R.e. Baker Elementary School is Arkansas Connections Academy High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Old High Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bentonville Old High Middle School Grades: 5-6 | 588 students
0.1 miles
406 Nw Second St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479)254-5450 0.1 5-6 588 - Bentonville Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 553 students
0.5 miles
810 Bella Vista Rd
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479)254-5860 0.5 K-4 553 - Bentonville Sugar Creek Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 477 students
0.7 miles
1102 Bella Vista Rd
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479)254-5790 0.7 K-4 477 - Bentonville Arkansas Connections Academy High School Charter School
Grades: K-10 | 761 students
0.9 miles
609 Sw 8th St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(501)386-3419 0.9 K-10 761 - Bentonville Lincoln Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 820 students
1.0 miles
1206 Leopard Ln
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479)254-5250 1.0 7-8 820
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