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Baker Elementary School

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Baker Elementary School ranks 54 th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

54^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 89% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Baker Elementary School in Little Rock, AR, is a public school serving 407 students in grades PK through 5 within the Pulaski County Special School District, and it has a long history of elite academic performance, consistently ranking among the very best in the state.

Baker’s test scores are dramatically higher than both its district and state averages, with proficiency rates nearly double the district average in English Language Arts (59.8% vs. 36.6%), Reading (61.4% vs. 38.9%), Mathematics (65.6% vs. 33.5%), and Science (65% vs. 37%). This level of performance is only matched by Don Roberts Elementary School in the Little Rock School District, making them the two standout schools in the area. Interestingly, Baker achieves these results with lower per-student spending ($12,445) compared to Don Roberts ($13,709) and a moderate student-teacher ratio of 15:1, suggesting a highly efficient use of resources. A fascinating internal trend is the exceptional performance of Baker’s 4th-grade class, which achieved 83.3% proficiency in Mathematics and 81.7% in Science—the highest scores for any grade level at the school.

While Baker remains a top-tier school, its state ranking has slipped from #1 in 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 to #54 in 2025-2026, and proficiency rates have dipped slightly across all subjects. This is a metric to watch in future years. Baker also stands in stark contrast to nearby schools like McDermott Elementary School, Terry Elementary School, and J.A. Fair K8 Preparatory School, where over 98% of students are economically disadvantaged and proficiency rates are in the teens or low 20s. Baker’s low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (26.04%) is the lowest in the immediate area, highlighting the profound impact of socioeconomic factors on educational outcomes.

407

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,445

Per pupil spending ?

26%

Free/discounted lunch ?

15001 Kanis Road
Little Rock, AR 72223

(501) 228-3250

District: Pulaski County Special School District

Students who attend Baker Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Joe T. Robinson Middle School
High:	Joe T. Robinson High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.3%

African American:

33.4%

Asian:

19.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 100th percentile in 2016 → 89th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (63% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Arkansas elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Pulaski County Special School District

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school63%

District avg37%

Arkansas avg42%

54^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 11%▼ down 11 pts since 2016

From top 1% (2016) to top 11% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 16Elementary Schools in the Pulaski County Special School District

158^th of 251Pulaski County Special 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
2026	84.6	54 of 491	89.0%	★★★★☆
2025	95.2	16 of 495	96.8%	★★★★★
2024	96.4	12 of 497	97.6%	★★★★★
2023	96.0	7 of 492	98.6%	★★★★★
2022	98.3	1 of 487	99.8%	★★★★★
2021	98.8	1 of 496	99.8%	★★★★★
2019	95.1	7 of 488	98.6%	★★★★★
2018	95.4	5 of 480	99.0%	★★★★★
2017	94.4	9 of 485	98.1%	★★★★★
2016	97.0	2 of 494	99.6%	★★★★★
2015	97.9	5 of 466	98.9%	★★★★★
2014	84.0	43 of 471	90.9%	★★★★★
2013	80.9	52 of 476	89.1%	★★★★☆
2012	69.8	131 of 468	72.0%	★★★★☆
2011	76.9	83 of 471	82.4%	★★★★☆
2010	76.0	83 of 457	81.8%	★★★★☆
2009	80.6	58 of 445	87.0%	★★★★☆
2008	87.6	23 of 439	94.8%	★★★★★
2007	84.6	33 of 440	92.5%	★★★★★
2006	92.5	7 of 402	98.3%	★★★★★
2005	93.3	7 of 411	98.3%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics66%+22 vs state

Science65%+21 vs state

Reading61%+21 vs state

English Language Arts60%+20 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 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 (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 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
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 491 public elementary schools	89.0%		95.2	16^th of 495 public elementary schools	96.8%	38	49.3	65.0	66.1				59.8	52.3	68.3	64.5				61.4	46.3	83.3	69.4				65.6			43.3	81.7	72.5				65.0	$12,445	$406	$12,039
Founders Classical Academies Of Ark West Little Rock Elementary	Public, Charter	K-6	1815 Rahling Rd	Rogers	72211	Pulaski County	College Preparatory Academies Of Arkansas	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 821-0382	61	8	7.9	47.5%	15 (24.6%)	27 (44.3%)	11 (18.0%)	2 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (9.8%)								(n/a)							14.3							14.3							14.3									9.5
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%)	30.8	370^th of 491 public elementary schools	24.6%		35.1	341^st of 495 public elementary schools	31.1%	29	35.9	42.3	28.4				35.3	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
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%)	31.3	366^th of 491 public elementary schools	25.5%		20.2	409^th of 495 public elementary schools	17.4%	43	30.0	34.8	51.7				39.6	28.0	34.7	43.1				35.7	20.0	34.8	20.7				24.6			26.0	34.7	19.0				26.0	$18,106	$2,480	$15,626
Fulbright Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Pleasant Valley Drive	Little Rock	72212	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-4700	485	28	17.5	53.4%	190 (39.2%)	232 (47.8%)	28 (5.8%)	25 (5.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	67.2	157^th of 491 public elementary schools	68.0%		64.4	168^th of 495 public elementary schools	66.1%	11	56.1	45.6	46.8				49.2	57.5	47.0	51.7				51.7	57.6	43.2	50.0				49.7			56.0	42.0	37.1				45.0	$17,042	$3,614	$13,428
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%)	9.9	464^th of 491 public elementary schools	5.5%		7	482^nd of 495 public elementary schools	2.6%	18	23.6	9.3	23.7	19.0	13.9	16.9	17.5	22.3	7.3	20.0	21.0	15.7	17.7	17.7	25.0	14.5	20.4	22.0	12.1	21.3	19.1	100.0	100.0	25.0	3.6	25.5	13.0	14.0	18.6	16.5	$18,016	$2,621	$15,394
McDermott Elementary School	Public	K-5	1200 Reservoir Road	Little Rock	72227	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-5500	254	18	14.1	98.8%	32 (12.6%)	186 (73.2%)	21 (8.3%)	5 (2.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.1%)	9.1	467^th of 491 public elementary schools	4.9%		19.9	412^th of 495 public elementary schools	16.8%	55	28.0	10.1	20.6				18.7	28.0	10.1	22.1				19.3	20.0	8.7	14.7				13.9			28.0	8.6	19.1				17.6	$20,488	$1,974	$18,514
Don Roberts Elementary School	Public	K-5	16601 La Marche Drive	Little Rock	72223	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 447-8300	1,035	54	19.2	30.6%	562 (54.3%)	239 (23.1%)	19 (1.8%)	173 (16.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (4.0%)	95.1	11^th of 491 public elementary schools	97.8%		95.8	11^th of 495 public elementary schools	97.8%		69.2	70.2	68.8				69.4	64.6	67.5	68.3				66.8	73.1	70.8	69.9				71.3			69.7	64.2	69.4				67.9	$13,709	$1,651	$12,058
Chenal Elementary School	Public	K-5	21201 Denny Road	Little Rock	72223	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Special School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 821-7450	448	28	15.9	27.5%	218 (48.7%)	84 (18.8%)	41 (9.2%)	61 (13.6%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.7%)	39 (8.7%)	77.4	97^th of 491 public elementary schools	80.2%		93.2	23^rd of 495 public elementary schools	95.4%	74	57.6	55.0	68.8				59.4	53.0	52.1	66.7				55.9	45.9	52.1	52.1				49.5			53.0	53.6	59.2				54.7	$14,785	$967	$13,818
Lawson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19901 Lawson Road	Little Rock	72210	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Special School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 821-7000	220	17	12.7	63.2%	94 (42.7%)	65 (29.5%)	54 (24.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.2%)	40.3	308^th of 491 public elementary schools	37.3%		17.6	426^th of 495 public elementary schools	13.9%	118	32.2	51.7	39.3				40.9	32.3	44.8	42.9				39.7	29.0	58.6	17.8				35.2			25.8	34.4	28.5				29.6	$18,357	$1,145	$17,212

Frequently Asked Questions about Baker Elementary School

How many students attend Baker Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 407 students attended Baker Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Baker Elementary School?

Students at Baker Elementary School are 38% White, 33% African American, 19% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Baker Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Joe T. Robinson Middle School
High : Joe T. Robinson High School

Is Baker Elementary School a good school?

Baker Elementary School ranks 54^th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Baker Elementary School in?

Pulaski County Special School District

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

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