Wakefield Elementary School

About Wakefield Elementary School

Wakefield Elementary School is a vibrant and welcoming learning environment for students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Located in the heart of a diverse and vibrant community, Wakefield Elementary School is committed to providing a quality education for all students. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing learning environment where students can thrive.
At Wakefield Elementary, we believe that every child deserves the chance to reach their potential. We strive to create an atmosphere of respect and collaboration, where all students feel valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Our curriculum is designed to meet the individual needs of each student, and we offer a wide range of enrichment activities to ensure that our students are well-rounded and prepared for success.
We are committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment, and we have a number of programs in place to ensure that our students are safe and secure. We also offer a variety of extracurricular activities to foster a sense of community and help students develop social skills and self-confidence.
At Wakefield Elementary, we are committed to providing a quality education and a safe and secure learning environment for all of our students. We look forward to working together to ensure that all of our students have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Address:	75 Westminister Dr Little Rock, AR 72209
Phone:	(501) 447-6600
Site:	www.lrsd.org
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	471 students

Overview Wakefield Elementary School

Wakefield Elementary School serves 471 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Wakefield 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 24% (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 15% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Verdict on Wakefield Elementary School

Wakefield 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 Wakefield Elementary School is 0.51, 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.