Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Daisy Bates Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daisy Bates Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Daisy Bates Elementary School's student population of 418 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Daisy Bates 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 Daisy Bates Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#642 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
30%
15%
Black
39%
19%
White
21%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
7%
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 Daisy Bates Elementary School's ranking?
Daisy Bates Elementary School is ranked #642 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Daisy Bates Elementary School often compared to?
Daisy Bates Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Landmark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Daisy Bates Elementary School?
418 students attend Daisy Bates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Daisy Bates Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daisy Bates Elementary School?
Daisy Bates Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Daisy Bates Elementary School offer ?
Daisy Bates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Daisy Bates Elementary School part of?
Daisy Bates Elementary School is part of Pulaski County Special School District.
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