Very Good
#376 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 36% in state
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School
Elementary School · Little Rock School District · Little Rock, AR
A Little Rock School District elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13240 DAVID O. DODD, Little Rock, AR 72210
- Math 13% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 12% vs AR 36% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 12% across the 4-year record (2022–2025).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 20 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory 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 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
$65,765
Median home value
$227,800
Median rent
$954/mo
College educated
35.5%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72210; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Hills Elem. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Lisa Academy West Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 603 | Compare → |
| Otter Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Baker Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 392 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Little Rock School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #9 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
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School is listed in LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School is a public elementary school in Little Rock, AR, part of Little Rock School District, serving approximately 801 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #376 of 1,036 schools in AR.
State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School
What grades does J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School serve?
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School?
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 801 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School rank in AR?
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School ranks #376 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School a charter school?
No, J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School a Title I school?
No, J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School?
85.8% of students at J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 801
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.4%
- Phone
- (501) 447-1700
- Area population (ZIP 72210)
- 14,544
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 72210; 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, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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