Summary:
The Ark Virtual Academy Elementary is the sole elementary school in the Arkansas Virtual Academy district, serving grades K-5 with an enrollment of 1,041 students. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, this public charter virtual school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Arkansas elementary schools over the past three school years, indicating persistent challenges in academic achievement.
The school's proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics are significantly below the state averages, with only 27.7%, 29.9%, and 21.1% of students meeting proficiency standards, respectively, compared to the state averages of 33.8%, 34.1%, and 36.4%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 75.41% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is often associated with additional challenges in providing quality education and supporting student success.
The school's per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $7,955, and the student-teacher ratio for the 2022-2023 school year was 28.1, which is higher than the state average. These resource constraints may be impacting the school's ability to provide a high-quality educational experience and address the persistent challenges in academic achievement. Overall, the analysis suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at the Ark Virtual Academy Elementary school.
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