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#1022 of 1,036 schools in AR
Otter Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Little Rock School District · Little Rock, AR
A Little Rock School District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
16000 OTTER CREEK PARKWAY, Little Rock, AR 72209
- Math 17% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Otter Creek Elementary School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 19% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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
83.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Otter Creek 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 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
$40,267
Median home value
$99,100
Median rent
$982/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
43%
Poverty rate
25.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72209; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 580 | Compare → |
| Robert L. Davis Elem. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 530 | Compare → |
| Mabelvale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–8 | 3.2 mi | 801 | 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.
Little Rock School District
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #34 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
Otter Creek Elementary School is listed in LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Otter Creek Elementary School
Otter Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Little Rock, AR, part of Little Rock School District, serving approximately 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,022 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Otter Creek Elementary School
What grades does Otter Creek Elementary School serve?
Otter Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Otter Creek Elementary School?
Otter Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otter Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Otter Creek Elementary School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Otter Creek Elementary School rank in AR?
Otter Creek Elementary School ranks #1,022 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Otter Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Otter Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Otter Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Otter Creek Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Otter Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Otter Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Otter Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Otter Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Otter Creek Elementary School?
83.8% of students at Otter Creek 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
- 402
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Pulaski County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (501) 447-5800
- Area population (ZIP 72209)
- 33,200
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 29
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 72209; 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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