Serving 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stephens 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stephens Elementary School's student population of 474 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Stephens Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stephens Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#974 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
87%
19%
White
4%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephens Elementary School's ranking?
Stephens Elementary School is ranked #974 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Stephens Elementary School?
474 students attend Stephens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Stephens Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stephens Elementary School?
Stephens Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stephens Elementary School offer ?
Stephens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stephens Elementary School part of?
Stephens Elementary School is part of Little Rock School District.
In what neighborhood is Stephens Elementary School located?
Stephens Elementary School is located in the Stephens Area Faith neighborhood of Little Rock, AR.
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