R.e.
Baker Elementary School in Bentonville, AR serves 389 students in grades K–4 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the district's ratio of 17:1 and comparable to other Bentonville elementary schools.
Math proficiency at R.e.
Baker is between 55% and 59%, which is higher than the state average of 39% but lower than the Bentonville School District average of 63%; math scores have fluctuated but remained relatively stable in recent years.
Reading proficiency ranges from 55% to 59%, exceeding the state average of 40% but falling below the district average of 64%; reading proficiency showed a noticeable decline from highs above 85% in earlier years.
Science proficiency is between 40% and 44%, higher than the state average of 36% but below the district average of 56%, indicating room for growth in science proficiency relative to the district.
Enrollment decreased from 571 students in 2017 to 410 students in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from 13% in 2017 to 30% in 2023, reflecting demographic and socioeconomic changes at this Bentonville elementary school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: R.E. Baker Elementary School serves the northeast part of Bentonville, AR, covering an area of approximately 63.3 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge approximately 9.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R.e. Baker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
R.e. Baker Elementary School's student population of 309 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
309 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
R.e. Baker Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R.e. Baker Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#96 out of 989 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.6%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is R.e. Baker Elementary School's ranking?
R.e. Baker Elementary School is ranked #96 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are R.e. Baker Elementary School often compared to?
R.e. Baker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, The International School At Mary Mae Jones by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend R.e. Baker Elementary School?
309 students attend R.e. Baker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of R.e. Baker Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of R.e. Baker Elementary School?
R.e. Baker Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does R.e. Baker Elementary School offer ?
R.e. Baker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is R.e. Baker Elementary School part of?
R.e. Baker Elementary School is part of Bentonville School District.
In what neighborhood is R.e. Baker Elementary School located?
R.e. Baker Elementary School is located in the Downtown Bentonville neighborhood of Bentonville, AR. There are 4 other public schools located in Downtown Bentonville.
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