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Joe T. Robinson Elementary School

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Joe T. Robinson Elementary School ranks 291 st of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

291^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 41% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Joe T. Robinson Elementary School is a mid-sized school in Little Rock, AR, serving 295 students in grades PK through 5 as part of the Pulaski County Special School District, with about 46% of students receiving free or reduced lunch.

This school is at a crossroads. After earning 3 or 4 stars for years, it has recently dropped to a 2-star rating, with state rankings falling from the 69th to the 41st percentile. Academic proficiency in English, math, and science now sits below the state average. This decline is especially noticeable when compared to nearby schools like Baker Elementary, Chenal Elementary, and Don Roberts Elementary, which consistently earn 4 or 5 stars and rank in the top 20% of Arkansas schools. For example, in math, Joe T. Robinson's proficiency rate of 34% is less than half of Baker's 65.6% and Don Roberts' 71.3%.

Despite these challenges, there are bright spots. The 5th grade consistently outperforms the state average and the school's own 3rd and 4th grades, suggesting a strong teaching team or a particularly capable group of students. The school also has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1, which is lower than many top-performing peers. However, the 4th grade is a consistent weak point, with proficiency rates well below state averages across all subjects. The school spends $14,628 per student, which is more than some higher-performing nearby schools, raising questions about how effectively resources are being used to boost academic outcomes.

295

Students ?

12.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,628

Per pupil spending ?

45.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

21600 Highway 10
Little Rock, AR 72223

(501) 868-2420

District: Pulaski County Special School District

Students who attend Joe T. Robinson Elementary School usually attend:

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

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.5%

African American:

34.6%

Two or more races:

7.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 50th percentile in 2016 → 41st in 2026

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2016

!Mathematics scores 10 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school38%

District avg37%

Arkansas avg42%

291^st of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 41%▼ down 10 pts since 2016

From top 50% (2016) to bottom 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	43.2	291 of 491	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	49.0	266 of 495	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.0	350 of 497	29.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	64.6	169 of 492	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.0	149 of 487	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.8	230 of 496	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.1	145 of 488	70.3%	★★★★☆
2018	56.5	224 of 480	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	64.5	154 of 485	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	52.3	245 of 494	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	52.0	205 of 466	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	70.2	123 of 471	73.9%	★★★★☆
2013	66.6	157 of 476	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	78.8	57 of 468	87.8%	★★★★☆
2011	59.6	221 of 471	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	53.8	251 of 457	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	61.1	194 of 445	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	43.4	301 of 439	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	41.7	297 of 440	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	41.6	278 of 402	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2005	62.5	162 of 411	60.6%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Science40%-4 vs state

Reading39%~ state avg

English Language Arts38%~ state avg

Mathematics34%-10 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, March 15, 2018

We have absolutely loved Robinson Elementary! The school is smaller than most, but it has a warm and inviting feel as soon as you arrive. The teachers are amazing, and the newly renovated interior makes the very mature school seem like new again. They also have a great extended day program that is open from 6:30am until 6:00pm which is so helpful to busy parents. They do such fun and educational activities with the students in the extended day program too! I would highly recommend this hidden gem to other families! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)				ATLAS Reading (2026)				ATLAS Mathematics (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 All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Joe T. Robinson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	21600 Highway 10	Little Rock	72223	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Special School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 868-2420	295	23	12.6	45.8%	140 (47.5%)	102 (34.6%)	20 (6.8%)	10 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.5%)	43.2	291^st of 491 public elementary schools	40.7%		49	266^th of 495 public elementary schools	46.3%	25	38.0	27.5	50.0	38.1	38.0	29.4	52.1	39.4	28.0	29.4	45.7	34.0	34.0	35.3	52.1	40.1	$14,628	$976	$13,653
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
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
Founders Classical Academies Of Ark West Little Rock Elementary	Public, Charter	K-6	1815 Rahling Rd	Rogers	72758	Pulaski County	Founders Classical 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
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
Maumelle Charter Elementary	Public, Charter	K-3	900 Edgewood Drive	Maumelle	72113	Pulaski County	Academics Plus Public Charter Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 803-0066	614	31	19.5	31.9%	392 (63.8%)	133 (21.7%)	16 (2.6%)	20 (3.3%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.7%)	87	41^st of 491 public elementary schools	91.6%		91.6	30^th of 495 public elementary schools	93.9%	11	61.6			61.6	59.7			59.7	58.9			58.9	64.7			64.7	$9,274	$580	$8,694
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
Pine Forest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Pine Forest Drive	Maumelle	72113	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Special School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 851-5380	371	22	16.8	54.7%	115 (31.0%)	198 (53.4%)	33 (8.9%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.1%)	43.2	292^nd of 491 public elementary schools	40.5%		40.8	306^th of 495 public elementary schools	38.2%	14	41.3	31.5	52.4	39.9	38.0	32.8	54.7	39.9	25.8	34.2	45.2	34.1	34.5	37.0	47.6	38.7	$15,083	$1,228	$13,855
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Joe T. Robinson Elementary School

How many students attend Joe T. Robinson Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 295 students attended Joe T. Robinson Elementary School.

What district is Joe T. Robinson Elementary School in?

Pulaski County Special School District

What schools do graduates of Joe T. Robinson Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Joe T. Robinson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

Is Joe T. Robinson Elementary School a good school?

Joe T. Robinson Elementary School ranks 291^st of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Joe T. Robinson Elementary School?

Students at Joe T. Robinson Elementary School are 47% White, 35% African American, 7% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

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