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#1005 of 1,036 schools in AR
Brady Elementary School
Elementary School · Little Rock School District · Little Rock, AR
A Little Rock School District elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7915 W MARKHAM ST, Little Rock, AR 72205
- Math 6% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 11% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brady 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 38 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 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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
91.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Brady 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 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–10 | 0.6 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Williams Magnet Elem. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Mcdermott Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Pinnacle Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 48 | 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.
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
- #30 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
Brady Elementary School is listed in LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brady Elementary School
Brady Elementary School is a public elementary school in Little Rock, AR, part of Little Rock School District, serving approximately 322 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,005 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brady Elementary School
What grades does Brady Elementary School serve?
Brady Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Brady Elementary School?
Brady Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brady Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brady Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brady Elementary School rank in AR?
Brady Elementary School ranks #1,005 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Brady Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brady Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Brady Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brady Elementary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Brady Elementary School a charter school?
No, Brady Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brady Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Brady Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brady Elementary School?
91.6% of students at Brady 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
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.2%
- Phone
- (501) 447-3900
- Area population (ZIP 72205)
- 22,275
- Area average commute
- 14.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 72205; 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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