Baker Elementary School

Summary:

Baker Interdistrict Elementary School is a public elementary school in Little Rock, Arkansas, serving 386 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Pulaski County Special School District. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming the district and state averages across various academic subjects and grade levels.

One of the standout features of Baker Interdistrict Elementary School is its racial diversity, with a student population that is 44.3% White, 24.87% African American, and 22.8% Asian. This diversity is higher than the surrounding schools and the state average, creating a rich learning environment. The school's students also consistently achieve significantly higher test scores in English, Math, Science, and Reading compared to their peers in the district and state. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (23.32%), suggesting it serves a more economically diverse population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as McDermott Elementary School, Don Roberts Elementary School, and Romine Early Childhood Center, Baker Interdistrict Elementary School stands out as a top-performing institution, with its exceptional academic results, diverse student population, and low student-teacher ratio. These factors contribute to the school's ability to provide a superior educational experience to its students, making it a model for educational excellence in the state of Arkansas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 15001 Kanis Rd
       Little Rock, AR  72223


(501) 228-3250

District: Pulaski County Special School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
7th of 494 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,490 Help


Students who attend Baker Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  386

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.3%
African American:
24.9%
Asian:
22.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Baker Elementary School ranks better than 98.6% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks first among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Pulaski County Special School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Baker Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.3%), African American (24.9%), Asian (22.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Baker Elementary School is 15.4. 11 elementary schools in the Pulaski County Special School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Baker Elementary School is $10,490. 14 elementary schools in the Pulaski County Special School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Baker Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pulaski County Special School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pulaski County Special School District 158th of 250 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Baker Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 93.33 7th 411 98.3%
2006 92.49 7th 402 98.3%
2007 84.58 33rd 440 92.5%
2008 87.58 23rd 439 94.8%
2009 80.56 58th 445 87.0%
2010 75.95 83rd 457 81.8%
2011 76.90 83rd 471 82.4%
2012 69.79 131st 468 72.0%
2013 80.92 52nd 476 89.1%
2014 83.97 43rd 471 90.9%
2015 97.90 5th 466 98.9%
2016 96.99 2nd 494 99.6%
2017 94.44 9th 485 98.1%
2018 95.38 5th 480 99.0%
2019 95.07 7th 488 98.6%
2021 98.82 1st 496 99.8%
2022 98.25 1st 487 99.8%
2023 95.97 7th 492 98.6%
See the entire list of Arkansas Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Baker Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 247 51 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1989 248 58 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 306
1990 215 79 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1991 205 86 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1992 201 67 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1993 208 75 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1994 220 74 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1995 232 85 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1996 232 85 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1997 239 75 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1998 250 65 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1999 275 60 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2000 273 53 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2001 269 50 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2002 219 45 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2003 219 45 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2004 231 67 22 1 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2005 252 84 23 3 1 n/a n/a 0 363
2006 254 76 42 2 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2007 269 89 65 6 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2008 294 113 87 12 2 n/a n/a 0 508
2009 231 108 86 13 3 n/a n/a 0 441
2010 238 143 91 13 1 0 0 0 486
2011 214 162 110 22 1 0 2 0 511
2012 212 169 108 20 1 2 0 0 512
2013 208 162 108 22 2 0 9 0 511
2014 186 156 100 15 1 0 5 0 463
2015 179 118 98 16 0 0 8 0 419
2016 189 119 100 15 0 0 13 0 436
2017 170 104 66 19 0 0 14 0 373
2018 180 85 89 17 0 0 10 0 381
2019 183 86 102 9 0 1 16 0 397
2020 182 96 101 15 0 0 15 0 409
2021 163 95 101 15 2 0 15 0 391
2022 162 87 71 20 2 0 13 0 355
2023 171 96 88 22 1 0 8 0 386

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Baker Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 298 16.0 18.6 n/a
1989 306 18.0 17.0 n/a
1990 294 15.0 19.6 34.4
1991 291 14.8 19.6 28.9
1992 268 15.7 17.0 29.1
1993 283 14.8 19.1 30.4
1994 294 18.0 16.3 31
1995 318 20.0 15.9 25.2
1996 318 20.0 15.9 25.2
1997 318 18.9 16.8 19.2
1998 316 18.9 16.7 19
1999 335 14.0 23.9 23
2000 327 12.0 27.3 15.3
2001 319 17.0 18.8 15.7
2002 271 16.0 16.9 13.7
2003 271 16.0 16.9 13.7
2004 321 18.0 17.8 12.5
2005 363 21.0 17.3 11.6
2006 374 20.0 18.7 7.5
2007 429 26.0 16.5 7.9
2008 508 30.0 16.9 11.6
2009 441 25.0 17.6 12.7
2010 486 28.6 17.3 12.6
2011 511 28.2 18.0 15.9
2012 512 29.0 17.6 18.6
2013 511 30.8 16.5 20
2014 463 30.9 14.9 21.4
2015 419 28.0 14.9 26.5
2016 436 27.0 16.1 23.4
2017 373 26.1 14.2 14.7
2018 381 27.1 14.0 12.1
2019 397 23.0 17.2 20.7
2020 409 25.9 15.7 23.2
2021 391 29.8 13.1 15.9
2022 355 31.0 11.4 16.1
2023 386 25.0 15.4 23.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Baker Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 298 16.0 18.6 n/a
1989 306 18.0 17.0 n/a
1990 294 15.0 19.6 34.4
1991 291 14.8 19.6 28.9
1992 268 15.7 17.0 29.1
1993 283 14.8 19.1 30.4
1994 294 18.0 16.3 31
1995 318 20.0 15.9 25.2
1996 318 20.0 15.9 25.2
1997 318 18.9 16.8 19.2
1998 316 18.9 16.7 19
1999 335 14.0 23.9 23
2000 327 12.0 27.3 15.3
2001 319 17.0 18.8 15.7
2002 271 16.0 16.9 13.7
2003 271 16.0 16.9 13.7
2004 321 18.0 17.8 12.5
2005 363 21.0 17.3 11.6
2006 374 20.0 18.7 7.5
2007 429 26.0 16.5 7.9
2008 508 30.0 16.9 11.6
2009 441 25.0 17.6 12.7
2010 486 28.6 17.3 12.6
2011 511 28.2 18.0 15.9
2012 512 29.0 17.6 18.6
2013 511 30.8 16.5 20
2014 463 30.9 14.9 21.4
2015 419 28.0 14.9 26.5
2016 436 27.0 16.1 23.4
2017 373 26.1 14.2 14.7
2018 381 27.1 14.0 12.1
2019 397 23.0 17.2 20.7
2020 409 25.9 15.7 23.2
2021 391 29.8 13.1 15.9
2022 355 31.0 11.4 16.1
2023 386 25.0 15.4 23.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Baker Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $992 (9.5%) $9,499 (90.6%) $10,490

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Baker Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 7th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 7th of 492 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Baker Elementary School)87.983.3
 4.6%
   3rd Grade English (Pulaski County Special School District)77.463.7
 13.7%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Baker Elementary School)81.885.1
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pulaski County Special School District)62.250.1
 12.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Baker Elementary School)68.261.1
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Science (Pulaski County Special School District)43.930.9
 13%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Baker Elementary School)68.163
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pulaski County Special School District)42.132.8
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Baker Elementary School)95.487.3
 8.1%
   4th Grade English (Pulaski County Special School District)71.161.9
 9.2%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Baker Elementary School)81.572.7
 8.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pulaski County Special School District)54.348.2
 6.1%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Baker Elementary School)67.772.8
 5.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pulaski County Special School District)44.536.5
 8%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Baker Elementary School)83.172.7
 10.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Pulaski County Special School District)49.343.3
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Baker Elementary School)92.290.4
 1.8%
   5th Grade English (Pulaski County Special School District)73.371.8
 1.5%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Baker Elementary School)78.567.3
 11.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pulaski County Special School District)4541.4
 3.6%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Baker Elementary School)66.755.8
 10.9%
   5th Grade Science (Pulaski County Special School District)38.330
 8.3%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Baker Elementary School)66.780.7
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Pulaski County Special School District)39.537.8
 1.7%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students397386
 2.8%
African American8696
 11.6%
American Indian01
Asian10288
 13.7%
Hispanic922
 144.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White183171
 6.6%
Two or More Races168
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.7%23.3%
 2.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Baker Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 386 students attended Baker Elementary School.

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

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

Yes! Baker Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 7th of 494 Arkansas elementary schools.

Students at Baker Elementary School are 44% White, 25% African American, 23% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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