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J.A. Fair K8 Preparatory School

Public Grades K-8

464^th

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of 494 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 6% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

J.A. Fair K8 Preparatory School in Little Rock, AR, serves 779 students from kindergarten through 8th grade and is part of the Little Rock School District, a district ranked in the bottom 29% of Arkansas. The school faces significant challenges, with nearly all students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and has consistently ranked in the bottom 5% of Arkansas elementary schools over the last four years, earning a 0-star rating each year.

Academically, J.A. Fair struggles across nearly all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in core subjects like ELA (17.5%), Math (19.1%), and Science (16.5%) far below state averages. However, there is one striking exception: 100% of its 8th graders taking the Algebra exam were proficient, dramatically outperforming the district (20.8%) and state (36.9%). This "Algebra Island" phenomenon likely reflects a highly selective group of students taking the test, as 8th-grade Math proficiency is only 21.3%. Nearby schools like Baker Elementary School (a 5-star school with 65.6% Math proficiency) and Academies Of Math And Science School (a K-8 school with similar demographics but significantly higher performance) highlight the stark contrast in outcomes. Despite high per-pupil spending ($18,016) and a favorable student-teacher ratio (14.7:1), J.A. Fair’s performance remains critically low, indicating systemic issues that begin in early grades.

While there was a slight upward trend from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026, proficiency rates remain roughly half the state average. The school’s K-8 configuration allows for a unique view of persistent underperformance from 3rd to 8th grade, with proficiency rates consistently below 25% in most subjects. For parents considering this school, it’s important to note that while the Algebra result is impressive, it may not reflect overall student achievement, and the school’s challenges are not solely due to demographics, as seen in the stronger performance of nearby high-poverty schools like Otter Creek Elementary School (34.5% ELA proficiency) and Terry Elementary School (39.6% ELA proficiency).

779

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,016

Per pupil spending ?

99.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

13420 David O Dodd Road
Little Rock, AR 72210

(501) 447-1700

District: Little Rock School District

Students who attend J.A. Fair K8 Preparatory School usually attend:

High:

Little Rock Southwest High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

68.2%

Hispanic:

19.9%

White:

9.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 4th percentile in 2023 → 6th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (18% vs 41% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (6th percentile)

!Science scores 28 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school18%

District avg31%

Arkansas avg41%

Elementary school

464^th of 494

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Bottom 6%▲ up 2 pts since 2023

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Middle school

316^th of 335

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 6%▲ up 1 pts since 2023

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★★★★★

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15^th of 22Elementary Schools in the Little Rock School District

179^th of 254Little 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)

Elementary school ranking

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	10.1	464 of 494	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	7.0	482 of 495	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	6.5	482 of 497	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	6.3	472 of 492	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	9.7	316 of 335	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	9.4	307 of 324	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	8.3	319 of 335	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	6.3	316 of 330	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra100%+63 vs state

Mathematics19%-25 vs state

Reading18%-23 vs state

English Language Arts18%-22 vs state

Science16%-28 vs state

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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 Geometry (2026)							ATLAS Science (2026)							ATLAS Biology (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 (2025)	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 3rd Grade	ATLAS Algebra 4th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 5th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 6th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 7th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 3rd Grade	ATLAS Geometry 4th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 5th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 6th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 7th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 8th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 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	ATLAS Biology 3rd Grade	ATLAS Biology 4th Grade	ATLAS Biology 5th Grade	ATLAS Biology 6th Grade	ATLAS Biology 7th Grade	ATLAS Biology 8th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
J.A. Fair K8 Preparatory School	Public	K-8	13420 David O Dodd Road	Little Rock	72210	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-1700	779	53	14.7	99.6%	73 (9.4%)	531 (68.2%)	155 (19.9%)	5 (0.6%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.2%)	10.1	464^th of 494 public elementary schools	6.1%		7	482^nd of 495 public elementary schools	2.6%	18	23.6	9.1	23.6	19.0	13.9	16.9	17.5	22.2	7.3	20.0	21.0	15.7	17.8	17.7	25.0	14.5	20.4	22.0	12.2	21.3	19.0						100.0	100.0								25.0	3.6	25.5	13.0	14.0	18.6	16.5								$18,016	$2,621	$15,394
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%)	28.1	390^th of 494 public elementary schools	21.1%					(n/a)	30.6	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	22.6	35.7	16.9	21.6	25.5	9.5	22.5															32.3	32.7	30.5	35.3	38.2	16.7	31.5
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%)	18.4	429^th of 494 public elementary schools	13.2%		13.3	452^nd of 495 public elementary schools	8.7%	23	18.5	3.4	32.4				19.4	22.2	3.4	32.4				20.4	18.5	6.9	40.5				23.7															22.2	6.9	35.1				22.6								$17,363	$1,707	$15,657
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%)	32.9	352^nd of 494 public elementary schools	28.7%		20	410^th of 495 public elementary schools	17.2%	58	23.4	39.3	43.1				34.5	25.0	41.1	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
Lisa Academy West Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	12200 Westhaven Dr	Little Rock	72211	Pulaski County	Lisa Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 476-3309	575	30	19.1	73.4%	57 (9.9%)	268 (46.6%)	190 (33.0%)	36 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.0%)	31.1	370^th of 494 public elementary schools	25.1%		35.1	341^st of 495 public elementary schools	31.1%	29	35.9	42.3	28.4				35.4	35.9	38.1	30.4				34.7	20.5	25.8	24.5				23.8															33.3	40.2	29.4				34.3								$10,447	$1,560	$8,888
Baker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15001 Kanis Road	Little Rock	72223	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Special School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 228-3250	407	27	15.0	26.0%	156 (38.3%)	136 (33.4%)	20 (4.9%)	78 (19.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.7%)	84.6	54^th of 494 public elementary schools	89.1%		95.2	16^th of 495 public elementary schools	96.8%	38	49.3	65.0	66.1				59.8	52.2	68.3	64.5				61.4	46.3	83.3	69.4				65.6															43.3	81.7	72.6				65.1								$12,445	$406	$12,039
Terry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10800 Mara Lynn Road	Little Rock	72211	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-6500	328	21	15.6	99.1%	23 (7.0%)	243 (74.1%)	28 (8.5%)	10 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.0%)	31.7	366^th of 494 public elementary schools	25.9%		20.2	409^th of 495 public elementary schools	17.4%	43	30.0	34.8	51.7				39.6	28.0	34.8	43.1				35.7	20.0	34.8	20.7				24.7															26.0	34.8	19.0				26.0								$18,106	$2,480	$15,626
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%)	10.3	463^rd of 494 public elementary schools	6.3%		5.4	491^st of 495 public elementary schools	0.8%	28	15.6	23.4	22.4				20.6	22.2	23.4	22.4				22.7	13.3	17.0	16.3				15.6															26.7	19.1	10.2				18.4								$16,780	$2,965	$13,815
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%)	5.5	486^th of 494 public elementary schools	1.6%		9.7	470^th of 495 public elementary schools	5.1%	16	19.2	14.3	6.4				13.6	26.9	14.3	4.3				15.4	13.5	14.5	10.6				13.1															15.4	10.1	4.3				10.1								$15,857	$2,878	$12,978
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%)	5.7	485^th of 494 public elementary schools	1.8%		5.9	489^th of 495 public elementary schools	1.2%	4	10.3	13.8	13.1				12.4	8.6	13.8	14.8				12.4	13.8	17.2	23.0				18.1															15.5	10.3	16.4				14.1								$14,881	$2,247	$12,633

Frequently Asked Questions about J.A. Fair K8 Preparatory School

What district is J.A. Fair K8 Preparatory School in?

Little Rock School District

How many students attend J.A. Fair K8 Preparatory School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 779 students attended J.A. Fair K8 Preparatory School.

Is J.A. Fair K8 Preparatory School a good school?

J.A. Fair K8 Preparatory School ranks in the bottom 6.1% of Arkansas elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of J.A. Fair K8 Preparatory School attend?

Students who attend J.A. Fair K8 Preparatory School usually go on to attend:

High : Little Rock Southwest High School

What is the racial makeup of J.A. Fair K8 Preparatory School?

Students at J.A. Fair K8 Preparatory School are 68% African American, 20% Hispanic, 9% White, 1% Two or more races.

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