Ark. School For The Blind Elementary School

About Ark. School For The Blind Elementary School

Ark. School For The Blind Elementary School is a private school dedicated to providing quality education to students who are blind or visually impaired. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on the development of literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies skills. The school also offers physical education, music, and art classes, as well as extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs, and field trips.
The school has a staff of dedicated teachers and administrators who specialize in helping students with visual impairments succeed in the classroom. These educators use specialized techniques and assistive technology to ensure that each student can access the same educational opportunities as their peers. They also provide specialized instruction in braille, orientation and mobility, and assistive technology.
The school also has a strong commitment to helping students develop social and emotional skills. Through peer groups and individual counseling, students are taught how to interact with others, build relationships, and develop self-advocacy skills.
Ark. School For The Blind Elementary School is truly dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential. With a supportive staff and a comprehensive curriculum, the school provides students with the tools they need to succeed and thrive in their academic and personal lives.

Address:	2600 W Markham St Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone:	(501) 296-1810
Site:	Visit School Website
Grades:	Pre-K – 6
Enrollment:	43 students

Overview Ark. School For The Blind Elementary School

Ark. School For The Blind Elementary School serves 43 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Ark. School For The Blind 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 ≤20% (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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Ark. School For The Blind Elementary School

Ark. School For The Blind 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 Ark. School For The Blind Elementary School is 0.57, 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.