Atkins Elementary School

About Atkins Elementary School

Atkins Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of downtown Atlanta. It serves students in grades K-5 and is part of the Atlanta Public Schools district. The school has a diverse student body, with over half of the students coming from minority backgrounds. The school is committed to providing a quality education to all of its students, and strives to ensure that all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential. The school offers a variety of programs and activities to support student learning and growth. It has a strong focus on the arts, with a dedicated visual arts program and a music program that includes band, orchestra, and chorus. The school also has a strong focus on STEM education, and offers a variety of science and technology classes. In addition, the school has a robust after-school program that provides students with additional learning opportunities and experiences. Atkins Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow.

Address:	611 Nw 4th St Atkins, AR 72823
Phone:	(479) 641-7085
Site:	www.atkinsschools.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 4
Enrollment:	367 students

Overview Atkins Elementary School

Atkins Elementary School serves 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Atkins Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Atkins Elementary School

Atkins Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Atkins Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.