Below Average
#924 of 1,036 schools in AR
Crystal Hill Elementary
Elementary School · Pulaski County Special School District · North Little Rock, AR
A Pulaski County Special School District elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5001 N SHORE DR, North Little Rock, AR 72118
- Math 25% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crystal Hill Elementary score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Crystal Hill Elementary 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 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,510/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North 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
$47,266
Median home value
$115,900
Median rent
$978/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
52.8%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72118; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Arkansas Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| The Anthony SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Forest Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 387 | 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.
Pulaski County Special School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #21 of 26
- District spending per student
- $13,934NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crystal Hill Elementary is listed in PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crystal Hill Elementary
Crystal Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in North Little Rock, AR, part of Pulaski County Special School District, serving approximately 470 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #924 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crystal Hill Elementary
What grades does Crystal Hill Elementary serve?
Crystal Hill Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Crystal Hill Elementary?
Crystal Hill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crystal Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Crystal Hill Elementary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crystal Hill Elementary rank in AR?
Crystal Hill Elementary ranks #924 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Crystal Hill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Crystal Hill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Crystal Hill Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crystal Hill Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Crystal Hill Elementary a charter school?
No, Crystal Hill Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crystal Hill Elementary a Title I school?
No, Crystal Hill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crystal Hill Elementary?
99.1% of students at Crystal Hill Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 470
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (501) 791-8000
- Area population (ZIP 72118)
- 23,540
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 72118; 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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