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L. L. Owen Elementary School

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Summary

L. L. Owen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, serving 238 students in grades 2-3. The school is part of the Watson Chapel School District, which is ranked 232 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

L. L. Owen Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (80.67%) compared to the state average, and its academic performance, as measured by ACT Aspire test scores, is significantly below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, only 8.6% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in reading, compared to the state average of 32.2%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Arkansas elementary schools over the past several years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it among the lowest-performing schools in the state. Additionally, 100% of L. L. Owen's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing L. L. Owen to nearby schools, the academic performance gap is stark. For example, Gandy Elementary School, located about 4.7 miles away in the White Hall School District, outperforms L. L. Owen by a wide margin across all subject areas and grade levels. The persistent low performance of L. L. Owen suggests that the school is facing significant challenges that have not been adequately addressed, and there is a clear need for targeted interventions and support to improve outcomes for the students.

238

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3605 Oakwood Rd
Pine Bluff, AR 71603

(870) 879-3741

District: Watson Chapel School District

Students who attend L. L. Owen Elementary School usually attend:

Elementary:	Coleman Elementary School
Middle:	Watson Chapel Junior High School
High:	Watson Chapel High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

80.7%

White:

14.7%

Two or more races:

3.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 12th percentile in 2016 → 12th in 2023

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (27% vs 46% meeting standards)

!Reading scores 24 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school27%

District avg27%

Arkansas avg46%

Not ranked this year

L. L. Owen Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

245^th of 250Watson Chapel 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2023	14.4	432 of 492	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	18.2	410 of 487	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	15.5	427 of 496	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	10.8	446 of 488	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	5.3	466 of 480	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	9.2	462 of 485	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	17.6	437 of 494	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2022-2023) ?

English52%-11 vs state

Math34%-21 vs state

Science12%-22 vs state

Reading9%-24 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about L. L. Owen Elementary School

What district is L. L. Owen Elementary School in?

Watson Chapel School District

How many students attend L. L. Owen Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 238 students attended L. L. Owen Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of L. L. Owen Elementary School?

Students at L. L. Owen Elementary School are 81% African American, 15% White, 3% Two or more races.

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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.

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