R.e. Baker Elementary School
R.e. Baker Elementary School serves 504 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
R.e. Baker Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
R.e. Baker Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
R.e. Baker Elementary School's student population of 504 students has declined by 11% 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 30% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 Testing Rank | #203 out of 1008 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 11% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 13% |
| Black | 3% | 20% |
| White | 61% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bentonville Old High Middle School Math: 60% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 5-6 | 588 students10
0.1 miles
406 Nw Second St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5450 0.1 5-6 588 - Bentonville Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 60%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-4 | 553 students10
0.5 miles
810 Bella Vista Rd
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5860 0.5 K-4 553 - Bentonville Sugar Creek Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-4 | 477 students10
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
Math: 24% | Reading: 41%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-10 | 761 students10
0.9 miles
609 Sw 8th St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(501) 386-3419 0.9 K-10 761 - Bentonville Lincoln Junior High School Math: 68% | Reading: 63%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 7-8 | 820 students10
1.0 miles
1206 Leopard Ln
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5250 1 7-8 820
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