Needs Improvement
#996 of 1,036 schools in AR
Bale Elementary School
Elementary School · Little Rock School District · Little Rock, AR
A Little Rock School District elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6501 W 32ND ST, Little Rock, AR 72204
- Math 8% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 10% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bale Elementary School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 9% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bale Elementary School 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,916/100K
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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
$39,088
Median home value
$117,600
Median rent
$1,016/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
54%
Poverty rate
27.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Huda AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Western Hills Elem. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Friendship Academy Little Rock ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| Stephens ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 474 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Little Rock School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #29 of 38
- District spending per student
- $15,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bale Elementary School is listed in LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bale Elementary School
Bale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Little Rock, AR, part of Little Rock School District, serving approximately 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #996 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bale Elementary School
What grades does Bale Elementary School serve?
Bale Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bale Elementary School?
Bale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bale Elementary School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bale Elementary School rank in AR?
Bale Elementary School ranks #996 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Bale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Bale Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bale Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bale Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bale Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bale Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bale Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bale Elementary School?
92.6% of students at Bale Elementary School 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.6%
- Phone
- (501) 447-3600
- Area population (ZIP 72204)
- 31,219
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- 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 72204; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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