Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Robert E. Lee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 18% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 14% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)18%
36%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)14%
37%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)13%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
15%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
19%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
57%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
31%
1%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted29.6%
17.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Robert E. Lee Elementary School?
392 students attend Robert E. Lee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Robert E. Lee Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Hawaiian, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert E. Lee Elementary School?
Robert E. Lee Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Robert E. Lee Elementary School offer ?
Robert E. Lee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert E. Lee Elementary School part of?
Robert E. Lee Elementary School is part of Springdale School District.
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