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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 72002

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Schools

1,623

Students

Top rankedSpringhill Elementary School129^th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Parkway Elementary School up 32 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

This analysis examines three elementary schools in zip code 72002 (Alexander, AR): Parkway Elementary School, Springhill Elementary School, and Robert L. Davis Elementary School, all part of the highly-rated Bryant School District and serving grades K-5.

Springhill Elementary School is the standout performer, holding the highest state ranking (129th) and leading in English Language Arts (52.9%), Reading (49.9%), and Science (51.5%) proficiency. Parkway Elementary School is a close second, tying for the highest Math proficiency (53.2%) and showing the most consistent performance across all grade levels. Robert L. Davis Elementary School faces the greatest challenges, with the lowest test scores and the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch (73.81%), but it has shown the most dramatic improvement, jumping 15 percentile points in its state ranking over three years. Notably, Robert L. Davis excels in 3rd-grade Math (59.8%) and ties for the highest 3rd-grade ELA and Reading proficiency, suggesting a strong early-elementary foundation.

Spending per student does not directly predict success, as Robert L. Davis has the highest spending ($11,666) and lowest student-teacher ratio (16.1) but the lowest overall scores, while Parkway spends the least ($10,843) yet outperforms it. All three schools exceed state averages in most subjects, reflecting the strength of the Bryant School District, which ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas districts. For parents, Springhill offers the highest academic performance, Parkway provides reliable consistency, and Robert L. Davis shows promising upward momentum despite current challenges.

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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
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
Springhill Elementary School	Public	K-5	2716 Northlake Rd	Alexander	72002	Saline County	Bryant School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 847-5675	551	34	16.2	37.9%	359 (65.2%)	78 (14.2%)	67 (12.2%)	14 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.0%)	72.7	129^th of 491 public elementary schools	73.7%		86.2	54^th of 495 public elementary schools	89.1%	75	57.6	47.1	54.6	52.9	60.0	42.2	49.0	49.9	43.5	51.9	59.3	52.2	44.7	55.9	52.8	51.5	$11,644	$767	$10,877
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

Cities Near Zip Code 72002

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Alexander	0.57 mi	5	29^th
Bryant	1.4 mi	6	51^st
Little Rock	3.69 mi	77	177^th
Benton	3.8 mi	15	47^th
Bauxite	4.83 mi	4	93^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.