Stephens Elementary School

About Stephens Elementary School

Stephens Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of a vibrant and diverse community. It is a place where students, parents, and staff come together to create a safe and nurturing environment for learning. Stephens Elementary School offers a wide variety of educational opportunities for students, from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has a strong commitment to academic excellence and provides a rigorous curriculum that includes core subjects like math, science, reading, and writing. The school also has a strong focus on the arts, with music, art, and drama classes offered to all students.
Additionally, Stephens Elementary School is dedicated to providing a supportive environment for its students. The school has a strong emphasis on social and emotional learning, with a variety of programs and activities designed to help students develop important life skills. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs.
At Stephens Elementary School, students are encouraged to be active, engaged citizens. The school has a strong commitment to community service, with many students participating in volunteer activities throughout the year. The school also promotes respect for diversity and inclusion, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

Address:	3700 W 18th St Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone:	(501) 447-6400
Site:	www.lrsd.org
Grades:	Pre-K – 5
Enrollment:	448 students

Overview Stephens Elementary School

Stephens Elementary School serves 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Stephens 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 6-9% (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 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Stephens Elementary School

Stephens 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 Stephens Elementary School is 0.20, 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.