McDermott Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Little Rock, Arkansas 72207 · Little Rock School District
#446 of 511 elementary schools in Arkansas
#43796 of 50,301 nationally
About McDermott Elementary School
McDermott Elementary School is a public elementary located in Little Rock, in the Little Rock School District school district of Arkansas, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 254 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 446th of 511 ranked elementary schools in Arkansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (57th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 254.
There are 68 schools in Little Rock; McDermott Elementary School ranks 48th of 61 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for McDermott Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near McDermott Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lisa Academy West Middle School
Little Rock · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
430 students · 1.6 km away
Lisa Academy Arkansas Hybrid School
Little Rock · Charter other · Grades K–12
236 students · 1.6 km away
Brady Elementary School
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–5
309 students · 1.7 km away
Terry Elementary School
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students · 1.7 km away
Williams Magnet Elementary School
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–5
340 students · 2.1 km away
Fulbright Elementary School
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
485 students · 2.5 km away
Lisa Academy West High School
Little Rock · Charter high · Grades 9–12
394 students · 2.8 km away
Jefferson Elementary School
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students · 3.2 km away
Lisa Academy West Elementary School
Little Rock · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
575 students · 3.2 km away
Forest Heights STEM Academy
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–8
777 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Arkansas with a comparable Enrollment.
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251 students
Bradford Elementary School
Bradford · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
249 students
West Fork Elementary School
West Fork · Public elementary · Grades K–4
249 students
Guy-Perkins Elementary School
Guy · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
247 students
Omaha Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
247 students
C.b. Partee Elementary School
Brinkley · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
262 students
Frequently asked questions
Is McDermott Elementary School a good school?
McDermott Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 21.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #446 of 511 in Arkansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does McDermott Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
McDermott Elementary School ranks #446 of 511 elementary schools in Arkansas and #43796 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McDermott Elementary School?
McDermott Elementary School had 254 students in 2025.
Is McDermott Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
McDermott Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near McDermott Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of McDermott Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.