Bale Elementary School

About Bale Elementary School

Bale Elementary School is a vibrant, diverse learning community in the heart of the city. Located in the historic Bale neighborhood, the school has been serving students and families for over 100 years.
Bale Elementary offers a comprehensive educational program for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school provides a nurturing and supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their highest potential. The school has an experienced and dedicated staff that works hard to ensure that all students have the resources they need to succeed.
Bale Elementary is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for all students. The school has a variety of programs to help students develop their social and emotional skills. In addition, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs to help students explore their interests and develop their talents.
Bale Elementary is dedicated to providing a quality education to all students. The school strives to create a learning environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all students, regardless of their background or ability. With a focus on academic excellence and a commitment to helping students reach their highest potential, Bale Elementary is an excellent choice for families looking for a quality education for their children.

Address:	6501 W 32nd St Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone:	(501) 447-3600
Site:	www.lrsd.org
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	389 students

Overview Bale Elementary School

Bale Elementary School serves 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Bale Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Bale Elementary School

Bale 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 Bale Elementary School is 0.40, 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.