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#942 of 1,036 schools in AR

Ark. School for the Blind Elem

Elementary School · Ark. School for the Blind · Little Rock, AR

An elementary school in Little Rock, AR where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2600 W MARKHAM ST, Little Rock, AR 72205

Math 10% proficient (2022)
Reading 10% proficient (2022)
2.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement50%

Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.

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Years of Data14

Annual Change-4.11 pts/yr

Data Period2009–2022

TrendDeclining

Academics2.9Needs Improvement30%

Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.

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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)

Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)

Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)

Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)

vs. Expected-10.0 pts

Adjusted Percentile11th

Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%

Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.

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Student-Teacher Ratio2.7:1

Students at Ark. School for the Blind Elem score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)

School

State

Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)

School

State

Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

40%

2017

30%

2018

30%

2019

10%

2020*

10%

2021*

10%

2022

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years

2009

Math

50%

ELA

30%

2010

Math

70%

ELA

70%

2011

Math

70%

ELA

70%

2012

Math

50%

ELA

70%

2013

Math

70%

ELA

70%

2014

Math

30%

ELA

50%

2015

Math

50%

ELA

70%

2016

Math

50%

ELA

50%

2017

Math

30%

ELA

50%

2018

Math

30%

ELA

30%

2019

Math

30%

ELA

30%

2020*

Math

10%

ELA

10%

2021*

Math

10%

ELA

10%

2022

Math

10%

ELA

10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

110%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ark. School for the Blind Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

Walk 31Car-Dependent
Transit 37Some Transit
Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
City Safety: High6,916/100K

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Little Rock), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,888

Median home value

$204,400

Median rent

$1,110/mo

College educated

53.8%

Homeownership

51.5%

Poverty rate

17.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified	7.5	K–12	0.3 mi	102	Compare →
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The Episcopal Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition	6.5private	PK–12	0.7 mi	738	Compare →
The Childrens House Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition	Not rated	PK–3	0.9 mi	24	Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Ark. School for the Blind

Schools in district: 2
Rank in district: #2 of 2
District spending per student: The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate: The source release did not match this district identifier.

Ark. School for the Blind Elem is listed in ARK. SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ark. School for the Blind Elem

Ark. School for the Blind Elem is a public elementary school in Little Rock, AR, part of Ark. School for the Blind, serving approximately 30 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 2.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #942 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ark. School for the Blind Elem

What grades does Ark. School for the Blind Elem serve?

Ark. School for the Blind Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Ark. School for the Blind Elem?

Ark. School for the Blind Elem has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ark. School for the Blind Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Ark. School for the Blind Elem is 2.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ark. School for the Blind Elem rank in AR?

Ark. School for the Blind Elem ranks #942 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Ark. School for the Blind Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Ark. School for the Blind Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Ark. School for the Blind Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ark. School for the Blind Elem has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ark. School for the Blind Elem a charter school?

No, Ark. School for the Blind Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ark. School for the Blind Elem a Title I school?

No, Ark. School for the Blind Elem is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ark. School for the Blind Elem?

110.0% of students at Ark. School for the Blind Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades: Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment: 30
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 11
Type: special_ed
Setting: Midsize City
County: Pulaski County
Phone: (501) 296-1810
Area population (ZIP 72205): 22,275
Area average commute: 14.3 min
Area median age: 37.5

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗

About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact): NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank: MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency: State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency: State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth): NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education): U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72205; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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Data sources

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