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#785 of 1,036 schools in AR

Indian Hills Elementary School

Elementary School · North Little Rock School District · North Little Rock, AR

A North Little Rock School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6800 INDIAN HILLS DR, North Little Rock, AR 72116

  • Math 41% vs AR 40% (2025)
  • Reading 29% vs AR 37% (2025)
  • 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.1% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg+1.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+11.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$12,919
Chronic Absenteeism22%

Students at Indian Hills Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
40%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency29%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
37%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
28%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Indian Hills 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 12Minimal Transit
  • Bike 34Somewhat 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

$75,490

Median home value

$218,700

Median rent

$1,058/mo

College educated

42.4%

Homeownership

64.5%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1privatePK–80.2 mi293Compare →
Central Arkansas Montessori Inc.Private · tuitionNot ratedK–50.9 mi23Compare →
Crestwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3K–51.0 mi491Compare →
Sherwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–51.2 mi405Compare →

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.

North Little Rock School District

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#6 of 14
District spending per student
$12,919NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Indian Hills Elementary School is listed in NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Indian Hills Elementary School

Indian Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Little Rock, AR, part of North Little Rock School District, serving approximately 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #785 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Indian Hills Elementary School

What grades does Indian Hills Elementary School serve?

Indian Hills Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Indian Hills Elementary School?

Indian Hills Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills Elementary School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Indian Hills Elementary School rank in AR?

Indian Hills Elementary School ranks #785 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Indian Hills Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Indian Hills Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Indian Hills Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Hills Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Indian Hills Elementary School a charter school?

No, Indian Hills Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Indian Hills Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Indian Hills Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Hills Elementary School?

100.0% of students at Indian Hills 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
414
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Pulaski County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.0%
Area population (ZIP 72116)
21,090
Area average commute
19 min
Area median age
42
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 72116; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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