Serving 504 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Robert L. Davis Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Robert L. Davis Elementary School serves the southeast part of Alexander, AR, covering an area of approximately 16.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 2.9 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 5.7 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Robert L. Davis Elementary School's student population of 504 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
504 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Robert L. Davis Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert L. Davis Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#276 out of 989 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.9%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert L. Davis Elementary School's ranking?
Robert L. Davis Elementary School is ranked #276 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Robert L. Davis Elementary School often compared to?
Robert L. Davis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hill Farm Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Robert L. Davis Elementary School?
504 students attend Robert L. Davis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Robert L. Davis Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert L. Davis Elementary School?
Robert L. Davis Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Robert L. Davis Elementary School offer ?
Robert L. Davis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert L. Davis Elementary School part of?
Robert L. Davis Elementary School is part of Bryant School District.
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