Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Wakefield Elementary School

Public Grades K-5

433^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 495 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 13% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Wakefield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Little Rock, Arkansas, serving 439 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Little Rock School District, which is ranked 179 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wakefield Elementary consistently performs below the district and state averages in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 19% of Wakefield students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 25.8% for the district and 34.7% for the state. Wakefield Elementary has been ranked in the bottom 20% of Arkansas elementary schools for the past several years, consistently ranking between 400-450 out of around 500 schools, placing it in the lowest 1-star category by SchoolDigger. The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio of 17.5, compared to ratios ranging from 15.2 to 16.9 for the nearby Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy, Stephens Elementary, and other local schools.

Wakefield Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.3% to 100% over the past few years, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 78.3% to 97.8%. The stark differences in academic performance between Wakefield Elementary and the nearby schools, which serve similar demographics, raise questions about equity in educational opportunities and resource allocation within the Little Rock School District. Wakefield Elementary's persistently low performance suggests the school may not be receiving the resources and support it needs to effectively serve its students.

493

Students ?

16.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,594

Per pupil spending ?

99.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

75 Westminister
Little Rock, AR 72209

(501) 447-6600

District: Little Rock School District

Racial breakdown:

African American:

52.5%

Hispanic:

37.1%

White:

8.1%

See top rated Arkansas elementary schools

Compare Wakefield Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 15th percentile in 2015 → 13th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (19% vs 36% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (13th percentile)

!Science scores 27 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school19%

District avg26%

Arkansas avg36%

433^rd of 495

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 13%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

See the entire ranking list of Arkansas Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 23Elementary Schools in the Little Rock School District

179^th of 250Little Rock School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	16.8	433 of 495	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.1	401 of 497	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	20.1	409 of 492	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	19.1	408 of 487	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	13.8	435 of 496	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	19.1	418 of 488	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	12.4	439 of 480	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	23.8	399 of 485	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	9.9	475 of 494	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	20.9	398 of 466	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	13.7	437 of 471	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	17.0	429 of 476	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	12.1	437 of 468	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2011	8.1	446 of 471	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	14.3	419 of 457	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	12.6	409 of 445	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	6.5	419 of 439	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	31.8	339 of 440	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	20.5	337 of 402	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	25.7	333 of 411	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics25%-13 vs state

Reading20%-15 vs state

English Language Arts19%-16 vs state

Science11%-27 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Wakefield Elementary School and help other families decide.

Rate Wakefield Elementary School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Wakefield Elementary School

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)							ATLAS Reading (2025)							ATLAS Mathematics (2025)							ATLAS Algebra (2025)		ATLAS Science (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wakefield Elementary School	Public	K-5	75 Westminister	Little Rock	72209	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-6600	493	29	16.9	99.4%	40 (8.1%)	259 (52.5%)	183 (37.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	16.8	433^rd of 495 public elementary schools	12.5%		24.1	401^st of 497 public elementary schools	19.3%	32	19.8	15.8	21.4				19.0	19.8	17.1	24.3				20.2	18.6	27.6	31.5				25.4			7.0	13.1	12.8				10.8	$16,594	$2,912	$13,682
Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock	Public, Charter	K-8	6111 W 83rd Street	Little Rock	72209	Pulaski County	Exalt Academy Of Southwest Little Rock	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 568-3279	754	61	12.3	95.6%	11 (1.5%)	112 (14.9%)	625 (82.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.8%)	12.5	455^th of 495 public elementary schools	8.1%		10.9	463^rd of 497 public elementary schools	6.8%	8	21.8	19.0	14.5	17.2	10.5	20.8	17.4	20.7	17.8	12.0	18.4	15.8	22.1	17.8	28.2	14.0	9.6	19.5	22.1	14.3	18.3	50.0	50.0	14.1	6.3	3.6	17.2	19.5	33.8	15.5	$12,813	$1,570	$11,244
Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy	Public	K-8	9417 Geyer Springs Road	Little Rock	72209	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 447-4300	1,252	82	15.3	99.8%	70 (5.6%)	656 (52.4%)	500 (39.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	17 (1.4%)								(n/a)
Watson Elementary School	Public	K-5	7000 Valley Drive	Little Rock	72209	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-6800	383	22	17.4	99.2%	14 (3.7%)	164 (42.8%)	197 (51.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.8%)	5.9	489^th of 495 public elementary schools	1.2%		5.1	491^st of 497 public elementary schools	1.2%	2	12.9	9.9	5.9				9.4	12.9	9.8	7.4				9.9	11.3	13.1	10.3				11.5			9.7	8.2	7.4				8.3	$14,881	$2,247	$12,633
Western Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	4901 Western Hills Ave	Little Rock	72204	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-6900	202	16	12.5	98.5%	15 (7.4%)	112 (55.4%)	69 (34.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	13.3	452^nd of 495 public elementary schools	8.7%		5.1	490^th of 497 public elementary schools	1.4%	38	5.1	25.0	14.8				14.7	5.1	27.8	18.5				16.7	12.8	25.0	14.8				17.7			10.3	27.8	3.7				14.7	$17,363	$1,707	$15,657
Bale Elementary School	Public	K-5	6501 W 32nd Street	Little Rock	72204	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-3600	330	22	15.0	99.1%	16 (4.8%)	234 (70.9%)	55 (16.7%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.5%)	5.4	491^st of 495 public elementary schools	0.8%		5.7	488^th of 497 public elementary schools	1.8%	3	12.0	6.4	10.2				9.6	12.0	6.4	10.0				9.5	8.0	6.4	8.3				7.6			10.0	6.4	10.0				8.9	$16,780	$2,965	$13,815
Chicot Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11100 Chicot Road	Mabelvale	72103	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-7000	897	51	17.6	99.7%	46 (5.1%)	452 (50.4%)	374 (41.7%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.8%)	17.6	427^th of 495 public elementary schools	13.7%		18.6	431^st of 497 public elementary schools	13.3%	4	12.9	24.3	24.2				19.9	12.9	26.2	28.4				21.7	15.3	16.5	29.5				19.9			10.5	18.4	20.0				15.8	$20,281	$4,983	$15,299
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	Little Rock Ar 72204	Pine Bluff	71603	Pulaski County	Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 500-0558	200	13	15.1	76.5%	0 (0.0%)	186 (93.0%)	11 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	15.6	439^th of 495 public elementary schools	11.3%		22.7	409^th of 497 public elementary schools	17.7%	30	20.0	17.9	8.7				15.0	14.3	20.5	10.9				15.0	48.6	10.3	13.0				22.5			31.5	10.3	4.4				14.2
Academies Of Math And Science School	Public, Charter	K-8	6423 Stagecoach Road	Little Rock	72204	Pulaski County	Academies Of Math And Science	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 295-3424	486	30	16.3	70.2%	52 (10.7%)	348 (71.6%)	69 (14.2%)	3 (0.6%)	13 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	17.5	26.7	22.4	27.0	3.6	19.2	19.7	15.8	21.7	20.4	23.8	3.6	19.2	17.3	13.8	8.4	18.4	18.8	3.6	19.2	13.1			17.5	23.3	18.0	21.8	1.8	23.0	17.3
Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2410 S Battery St	Little Rock	72215	Pulaski County	Scholarmade Achievement Place Of Arkansas	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 404-0012	306	22	14.0	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	302 (98.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	15.5	440^th of 495 public elementary schools	11.1%		10.2	470^th of 497 public elementary schools	5.4%	30	20.0	19.1	17.6	16.2	21.0	10.0	17.9	20.0	17.0	23.5	13.5	21.1	15.0	18.4	16.6	17.0	26.4	10.8	15.8	20.0	17.4			30.0	19.2	14.7	21.6	31.6	10.0	21.9

Frequently Asked Questions about Wakefield Elementary School

What district is Wakefield Elementary School in?

Little Rock School District

What schools do graduates of Wakefield Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Wakefield Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Little Rock Southwest High School

How many students attend Wakefield Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 493 students attended Wakefield Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Wakefield Elementary School?

Students at Wakefield Elementary School are 53% African American, 37% Hispanic, 8% White, 1% Two or more races.

Is Wakefield Elementary School a good school?

Wakefield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.5% of Arkansas elementary schools.

Rate Wakefield Elementary School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

ARArkansas Elementary School Rankings

ARArkansas District Rankings

Schools in Little Rock, AR

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Wakefield Elementary School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.