J. J. Izard Elementary School

About J. J. Izard Elementary School

J. J. Izard Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The school is part of the Little Rock School District and serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade.
The school’s mission is to provide an excellent education for all students, regardless of their background. The school provides a safe and nurturing learning environment, with a focus on developing the whole child. Students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and become lifelong learners.
The school offers a variety of programs and activities to help students reach their full potential. There are after-school clubs and activities, as well as field trips and other special events. The school also provides a range of support services, such as counseling, health services, and family engagement.
J. J. Izard Elementary School is committed to helping students succeed. The school staff works hard to ensure that every student has the opportunity to reach their goals and make the most of their educational experience.

Address:	501 N 24th St Van Buren, AR 72956
Phone:	(479) 474-3150
Site:	www.vbsd.us
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	395 students

Overview J. J. Izard Elementary School

J. J. Izard Elementary School serves 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
J. J. Izard 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 25-29% (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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on J. J. Izard Elementary School

J. J. Izard 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 J. J. Izard 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.