Best elementary schools in Little Rock School District (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 24 schools in Little Rock School District, Arkansas. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Arkansas.
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- 178Forest Park Elementary SchoolLittle Rock · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 379 students
- 277Jefferson Elementary SchoolLittle Rock · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 359 students
- 376Don Roberts Elementary SchoolLittle Rock · Public Elementary79% Math proficiency · 1,035 students
- 468Gibbs Magnet Elementary SchoolLittle Rock · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 291 students
- 565Forest Heights STEM AcademyLittle Rock · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 777 students
- 658Williams Magnet Elementary SchoolLittle Rock · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 340 students
- 756Pulaski Heights Elementary SchoolLittle Rock · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 266 students
- 853Fulbright Elementary SchoolLittle Rock · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 485 students
- 935Terry Elementary SchoolLittle Rock · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 328 students
- 1027Carver STEAM Magnet Elementary SchoolLittle Rock · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 232 students
- 1125Wakefield Elementary SchoolLittle Rock · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 493 students
- 1224Otter Creek Elementary SchoolLittle Rock · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 372 students
- 1322McDermott Elementary SchoolLittle Rock · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 254 students
- 1422Western Hills Elementary SchoolLittle Rock · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 202 students
- 1521J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory SchoolLittle Rock · Public Elementary99.6% Free/reduced-price lunch · 779 students
- 1619Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 AcademyLittle Rock · Public Elementary99.8% Free/reduced-price lunch · 1,252 students
- 1718DR Martin Luther King JR Leadership & Language Magnet AcadLittle Rock · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 414 students
- 1815Brady Elementary SchoolLittle Rock · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 309 students
- 1914Bale Elementary SchoolLittle Rock · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 330 students
- 2011Stephens ElementaryLittle Rock · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 474 students
- 2111Mabelvale Elementary SchoolMabelvale · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 369 students
- 2210Chicot Elementary SchoolMabelvale · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 897 students
- 239Washington Elementary SchoolLittle Rock · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 315 students
- 246Watson Elementary SchoolLittle Rock · Public Elementary13% Math proficiency · 383 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest Park Elementary School Little Rock · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 78.1 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 379 |
| 2 | Jefferson Elementary School Little Rock · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 77.3 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 359 |
| 3 | Don Roberts Elementary School Little Rock · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 75.6 Top 25% | 79% Math proficiency | 1,035 |
| 4 | Gibbs Magnet Elementary School Little Rock · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 67.6 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 291 |
| 5 | Forest Heights STEM Academy Little Rock · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 65.2 Top 50% | 66% Math proficiency | 777 |
| 6 | Williams Magnet Elementary School Little Rock · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 57.6 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 340 |
| 7 | Pulaski Heights Elementary School Little Rock · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 55.5 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 266 |
| 8 | Fulbright Elementary School Little Rock · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 53.3 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 485 |
| 9 | Terry Elementary School Little Rock · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 35.1 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 328 |
| 10 | Carver STEAM Magnet Elementary School Little Rock · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 27.1 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 232 |
| 11 | Wakefield Elementary School Little Rock · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 25.3 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 493 |
| 12 | Otter Creek Elementary School Little Rock · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 24.0 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 372 |
| 13 | McDermott Elementary School Little Rock · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 21.7 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 254 |
| 14 | Western Hills Elementary School Little Rock · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 21.6 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 202 |
| 15 | J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School Little Rock · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 21.0 Lower 50% | 99.6% Free/reduced-price lunch | 779 |
| 16 | Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy Little Rock · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 18.6 Lower 50% | 99.8% Free/reduced-price lunch | 1,252 |
| 17 | DR Martin Luther King JR Leadership & Language Magnet Acad Little Rock · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.8 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 414 |
| 18 | Brady Elementary School Little Rock · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 14.5 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 309 |
| 19 | Bale Elementary School Little Rock · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 14.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 330 |
| 20 | Stephens Elementary Little Rock · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 11.3 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 474 |
| 21 | Mabelvale Elementary School Mabelvale · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 11.2 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 369 |
| 22 | Chicot Elementary School Mabelvale · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 9.8 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 897 |
| 23 | Washington Elementary School Little Rock · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 9.4 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 315 |
| 24 | Watson Elementary School Little Rock · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 6.2 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 383 |
Forest Park Elementary School in Little Rock leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Little Rock School District with a Success Index (US) of 78.1. Of the 24 schools shown, 24 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Arkansas elementary schools rankings, every school on the Little Rock School District page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Little Rock School District?
Forest Park Elementary School in Little Rock, Arkansas ranks first among elementary schools in Little Rock School District with a Success Index (US) of 78.1 out of 100 (Enrollment: 379).
How are elementary schools in Little Rock School District ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.