R.e. Baker Elementary School serves 420 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 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (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 39% (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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
R.e. Baker Elementary School's student population of 420 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
R.e. Baker Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 R.e. Baker Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#274 out of 993 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
3%
20%
White
67%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R.e. Baker Elementary School's ranking?
R.e. Baker Elementary School is ranked #274 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend R.e. Baker Elementary School?
420 students attend R.e. Baker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of R.e. Baker Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does R.e. Baker Elementary School offer ?
R.e. Baker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is R.e. Baker Elementary School part of?
R.e. Baker Elementary School is part of Bentonville School District.
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