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Robert L. Davis Elementary School

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Robert L. Davis Elementary School ranks 209 th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

209^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 57% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Robert L. Davis Elementary School in Alexander, AR, serves 504 students in grades K-5 and is part of the highly-ranked Bryant School District, which ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas districts. The school stands out as a solid, mid-tier performer within a top-tier district, but it faces unique challenges compared to its district peers. With 73.81% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school has a significantly higher level of economic need than other Bryant elementary schools like Bryant Elementary (55.67%) or Collegeville Elementary (50.3%). This economic disadvantage likely contributes to its lower test scores within the district, though it's important to note that per-student spending at Robert L. Davis ($11,666) is comparable to its district peers, suggesting the performance gap is not primarily a funding issue.

When compared to schools in the neighboring Little Rock School District, Robert L. Davis is an academic powerhouse. For example, its overall Math proficiency (48.7%) is more than double that of nearby Otter Creek Elementary (30.4%) and more than triple that of Chicot Elementary (22.1%) and Mabelvale Elementary (13.1%). This makes Robert L. Davis a critical asset for families in the Alexander area zoned for the Bryant district, offering a clear educational advantage over the immediate alternatives. However, within its own district, it is the lowest-performing elementary school, significantly trailing peers like Parkway Elementary in nearly every academic metric.

A fascinating pattern emerges when looking at grade-level performance. Robert L. Davis's 3rd graders significantly outperform the district average in English Language Arts (54.9% vs. 51.2%) and Mathematics (59.8% vs. 48.7%), suggesting a strong foundation in the early grades. However, by 5th grade, the trend reverses dramatically, with the school's 5th graders falling far behind the district in Math (35.6% vs. 55.2%) and English Language Arts (37% vs. 48.2%). This indicates a potential issue with retaining and building upon early academic gains as students progress through the upper elementary grades. Despite a recent dip, the most recent data shows a strong rebound, with double-digit percentage point increases in proficiency across all subjects, suggesting the school is on a positive upward trajectory.

504

Students ?

16.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,666

Per pupil spending ?

73.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12001 County Line Rd
Alexander, AR 72002

(501) 455-5672

District: Bryant School District

Students who attend Robert L. Davis Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bryant Middle School
High:	Bryant High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.3%

African American:

31.0%

Hispanic:

22.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 42nd percentile in 2024 → 57th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 57th (2026) from a 42nd-percentile low (2024)

✓Above the Arkansas median (57th percentile)

Worth a look

!Near the bottom of Bryant School District's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg48%

Arkansas avg42%

209^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 43%▼ down 12 pts since 2016

From top 31% (2016) to top 43% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 8Elementary Schools in the Bryant School District

49^th of 251Bryant 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	57.5	209 of 491	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.3	237 of 495	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.0	289 of 497	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.3	245 of 492	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.4	182 of 487	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.3	212 of 496	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.2	169 of 488	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.5	166 of 480	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	64.7	152 of 485	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	63.9	153 of 494	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	65.1	132 of 466	71.7%	★★★★☆
2014	61.8	183 of 471	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	67.2	153 of 476	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	75.3	81 of 468	82.7%	★★★★☆
2011	75.5	95 of 471	79.8%	★★★★☆
2010	73.6	96 of 457	79.0%	★★★★☆
2009	80.3	59 of 445	86.7%	★★★★☆
2008	67.0	158 of 439	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	73.2	103 of 440	76.6%	★★★★☆
2006	65.8	144 of 402	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	60.2	172 of 411	58.2%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics49%+5 vs state

English Language Arts45%+6 vs state

Reading44%+3 vs state

Science43%~ state avg

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Monday, September 6, 2010

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)							ATLAS Reading (2026)							ATLAS Mathematics (2026)							ATLAS Algebra (2026)		ATLAS Science (2026)							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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Robert L. Davis Elementary School	Public	K-5	12001 County Line Rd	Alexander	72002	Saline County	Bryant School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 455-5672	504	31	16.1	73.8%	198 (39.3%)	156 (31.0%)	112 (22.2%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.5%)	57.5	209^th of 491 public elementary schools	57.4%		54.3	237^th of 495 public elementary schools	52.1%	28	54.9	41.6	37.0				44.9	54.9	37.7	37.0				43.6	59.8	49.4	35.6				48.7			48.7	35.1	43.8				42.6	$11,666	$1,157	$10,509
Mabelvale Elementary School	Public	K-5	9401 Mabelvale Cut-Off	Mabelvale	72103	Saline County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-5400	369	22	16.7	99.2%	32 (8.7%)	221 (59.9%)	109 (29.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	5.3	486^th of 491 public elementary schools	1.0%		9.7	470^th of 495 public elementary schools	5.1%	16	19.2	14.3	6.4				13.7	27.0	14.3	4.3				15.4	13.4	14.4	10.6				13.1			15.3	10.1	4.3				10.1	$15,857	$2,878	$12,978
Otter Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	16000 Otter Creek Parkway	Little Rock	72210	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-5800	372	23	15.8	99.2%	27 (7.3%)	238 (64.0%)	95 (25.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	32.5	352^nd of 491 public elementary schools	28.3%		20	410^th of 495 public elementary schools	17.2%	58	23.4	39.2	43.1				34.5	25.0	41.0	41.2				35.1	26.6	35.7	29.4				30.4			25.0	35.7	33.3				31.0	$15,977	$2,511	$13,466
Chicot Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11100 Chicot Road	Mabelvale	72103	Saline 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%)	11.6	453^rd of 491 public elementary schools	7.7%		17.6	427^th of 495 public elementary schools	13.7%	26	25.3	16.5	22.3				21.1	27.3	17.4	23.4				22.4	25.2	22.6	18.1				22.1			21.2	16.5	20.2				19.1	$20,281	$4,983	$15,299
Parkway Elementary School	Public	K-5	5200 Bryant Parkway	Alexander	72002	Saline County	Bryant School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 653-5128	568	34	16.5	58.8%	238 (41.9%)	71 (12.5%)	224 (39.4%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.1%)	69.8	142^nd of 491 public elementary schools	71.1%		63.1	174^th of 495 public elementary schools	64.8%	32	50.6	50.0	47.1				49.2	49.5	46.9	49.0				48.5	50.5	56.1	52.9				53.2			51.5	48.9	45.0				48.5	$10,843	$926	$9,918
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%)	5.5	485^th of 491 public elementary schools	1.2%		5.9	489^th of 495 public elementary schools	1.2%	4	10.3	13.8	13.1				12.5	8.6	13.7	14.7				12.4	13.7	17.2	22.9				18.0			15.5	10.3	16.4				14.1	$14,881	$2,247	$12,633
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%)	27.8	389^th of 491 public elementary schools	20.8%					(n/a)	30.7	35.1	32.2	30.8	38.2	14.3	30.9	32.3	35.1	32.2	34.6	40.0	21.4	33.0	22.5	35.7	17.0	21.6	25.4	9.5	22.4			32.3	32.7	30.5	35.3	38.2	16.7	31.5
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%)	7.9	475^th of 491 public elementary schools	3.3%					(n/a)	24.5	20.0	17.5	15.8	14.0	11.9	15.8	17.8	17.2	17.5	16.2	15.3	11.9	15.3	27.8	19.1	13.2	17.9	14.9	2.6	14.7	20.9	20.9	18.9	17.2	14.3	15.9	20.0	14.0	16.7
Bryant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1215 Woodland Drive	Bryant	72022	Saline County	Bryant School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 847-5642	785	42	18.7	55.7%	421 (53.6%)	161 (20.5%)	120 (15.3%)	12 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (8.9%)	85.1	53^rd of 491 public elementary schools	89.2%		81.4	74^th of 495 public elementary schools	85.1%	21	59.4	57.3	56.3				57.7	56.4	57.3	57.3				57.0	52.5	75.0	68.2				65.1			55.5	54.2	60.0				56.7	$13,477	$1,120	$12,357
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%)	6.6	481^st of 491 public elementary schools	2.0%		12.5	455^th of 495 public elementary schools	8.1%	26	9.1	19.4	16.7	10.8	25.5	20.3	16.8	10.1	22.4	16.7	10.8	24.4	28.4	18.5	17.4	22.4	19.1	12.0	25.5	15.1	19.0	42.8	42.8	12.7	23.4	10.7	12.0	30.9	20.3	18.4	$12,813	$1,570	$11,244

Frequently Asked Questions about Robert L. Davis Elementary School

How many students attend Robert L. Davis Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 504 students attended Robert L. Davis Elementary School.

What district is Robert L. Davis Elementary School in?

Bryant School District

What is the racial makeup of Robert L. Davis Elementary School?

Students at Robert L. Davis Elementary School are 39% White, 31% African American, 22% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Robert L. Davis Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Robert L. Davis Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bryant Middle School
High : Bryant High School

Is Robert L. Davis Elementary School a good school?

Robert L. Davis Elementary School ranks 209^th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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