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#768 of 1,036 schools in AR
Joe T. Robinson Elem. School
Elementary School · Pulaski County Special School District · Little Rock, AR
A Pulaski County Special School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
21600 HWY 10, Little Rock, AR 72223
- Math 33% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joe T. Robinson Elem. School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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
44.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joe T. Robinson Elem. 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat 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
$99,063
Median home value
$435,100
Median rent
$1,242/mo
College educated
65.7%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72223; 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 Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 1,407 | Compare → |
| Chenal Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Don Roberts Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 1,020 | Compare → |
| Chenal Valley Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 3.9 mi | 26 | 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
- #16 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
Joe T. Robinson Elem. School is listed in PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joe T. Robinson Elem. School
Joe T. Robinson Elem. School is a public elementary school in Little Rock, AR, part of Pulaski County Special School District, serving approximately 305 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #768 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joe T. Robinson Elem. School
What grades does Joe T. Robinson Elem. School serve?
Joe T. Robinson Elem. School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Joe T. Robinson Elem. School?
Joe T. Robinson Elem. School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joe T. Robinson Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joe T. Robinson Elem. School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joe T. Robinson Elem. School rank in AR?
Joe T. Robinson Elem. School ranks #768 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Joe T. Robinson Elem. School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joe T. Robinson Elem. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Joe T. Robinson Elem. School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joe T. Robinson Elem. School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Joe T. Robinson Elem. School a charter school?
No, Joe T. Robinson Elem. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joe T. Robinson Elem. School a Title I school?
No, Joe T. Robinson Elem. School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joe T. Robinson Elem. School?
44.3% of students at Joe T. Robinson Elem. 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (501) 868-2420
- Area population (ZIP 72223)
- 25,706
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 72223; 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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