Robert L. Davis Elementary School

Summary:

Robert L. Davis Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Alexander, Arkansas, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 491 students. It is part of the Bryant School District, which is ranked 47 out of 252 school districts in Arkansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The analysis of Robert L. Davis Elementary School's data reveals several key areas where the school is underperforming compared to its district and state counterparts. The school's test scores are generally lower than the Bryant School District and the state of Arkansas averages across various subjects and grade levels. Additionally, Robert L. Davis Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the other schools in the district, with 70.26% of students receiving this assistance in the 2022-2023 school year. The school also has a higher student-teacher ratio compared to the other schools in the Bryant School District.

When comparing Robert L. Davis Elementary School to nearby schools outside the Bryant School District, such as Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock, Landmark Elementary School, and schools in the Little Rock School District, the performance gap becomes even more pronounced. These schools generally have lower test scores, higher free and reduced-price lunch rates, and lower student-teacher ratios compared to Robert L. Davis Elementary School. Additionally, Robert L. Davis Elementary School's statewide ranking has been steadily declining over the past several years, from 132 out of 466 Arkansas elementary schools in the 2014-2015 school year to 289 out of 497 in the 2023-2024 school year, suggesting that the school's performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public K-5

 12001 County Line Rd
       Alexander, AR  72002


(501) 455-5672

District: Bryant School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
289th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,052 Help


Students who attend Robert L. Davis Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bryant Middle School
High:    Bryant High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  530

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.0%
African American:
30.6%
Hispanic:
20.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Robert L. Davis Elementary School ranks worse than 58.1% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks last among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Bryant School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Robert L. Davis Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40%), African American (30.6%), Hispanic (20.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Robert L. Davis Elementary School is 16.9. 5 elementary schools in the Bryant School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Robert L. Davis Elementary School is $8,052, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Bryant School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Robert L. Davis Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bryant School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bryant School District 47th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Robert L. Davis Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 60.19 172nd 411 58.2%
2006 65.85 144th 402 64.2%
2007 73.17 103rd 440 76.6%
2008 67.05 158th 439 64.0%
2009 80.32 59th 445 86.7%
2010 73.64 96th 457 79.0%
2011 75.46 95th 471 79.8%
2012 75.33 81st 468 82.7%
2013 67.16 153rd 476 67.9%
2014 61.79 183rd 471 61.1%
2015 65.14 132nd 466 71.7%
2016 63.94 153rd 494 69.0%
2017 64.69 152nd 485 68.7%
2018 65.48 166th 480 65.4%
2019 66.18 169th 488 65.4%
2021 59.28 212th 496 57.3%
2022 62.43 182nd 487 62.6%
2023 53.27 245th 492 50.2%
2024 43.99 289th 497 41.9%
See the entire list of Arkansas Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a teacher
Monday, September 6, 2010

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Enrollment information for Robert L. Davis Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 472 8 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1991 466 5 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 474
1992 476 3 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1993 491 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1994 494 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1995 431 4 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 441
1996 431 4 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 441
1997 460 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1998 463 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1999 466 7 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2000 472 8 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2001 486 6 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2002 488 9 6 3 3 n/a n/a 0 509
2003 488 9 6 3 3 n/a n/a 0 509
2004 489 17 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 519
2005 467 20 7 11 2 n/a n/a 0 507
2006 433 22 7 20 3 n/a n/a 0 485
2007 431 27 6 28 1 n/a n/a 0 493
2008 356 45 3 39 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2009 353 45 4 39 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2010 340 45 7 30 0 0 8 0 430
2011 311 56 8 41 0 0 7 0 423
2012 301 76 7 43 1 0 8 0 436
2013 344 95 7 49 1 0 13 0 509
2014 334 102 6 40 1 0 16 0 499
2015 352 99 5 49 0 2 12 0 519
2016 353 101 2 59 0 3 13 0 531
2017 349 137 1 80 1 3 14 0 585
2018 339 122 3 71 0 1 13 0 549
2019 296 147 5 92 0 1 10 0 551
2020 286 146 5 103 0 2 13 0 555
2021 272 143 6 88 0 1 13 0 523
2022 237 140 7 82 2 0 19 0 487
2023 219 141 6 93 1 0 31 0 491
2024 212 162 7 107 2 0 40 0 530

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Robert L. Davis Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 483 25.0 19.3 16.4
1991 474 24.8 19.1 13.5
1992 485 24.6 19.7 14.6
1993 497 24.6 20.2 15.5
1994 498 24.7 20.2 21.5
1995 441 21.9 20.1 25.2
1996 441 21.9 20.1 25.2
1997 467 23.7 19.7 25.3
1998 470 23.7 19.8 26.4
1999 475 20.3 23.4 37.3
2000 483 31.0 15.6 35.8
2001 498 27.0 18.4 38
2002 509 27.0 18.9 43.4
2003 509 27.0 18.9 43.4
2004 519 29.0 17.9 42
2005 507 29.0 17.5 41.8
2006 485 28.0 17.3 42.1
2007 493 30.0 16.4 42.4
2008 443 27.0 16.4 40.2
2009 441 33.0 13.4 41.5
2010 430 31.4 13.8 46.5
2011 423 25.3 16.7 52
2012 436 25.7 16.9 48.6
2013 509 32.2 15.7 53.4
2014 499 31.7 15.7 53.7
2015 519 30.0 17.3 54.9
2016 531 34.0 15.6 52.9
2017 585 32.9 17.7 27.7
2018 549 35.2 15.5 35.7
2019 551 33.0 16.6 54.3
2020 555 38.1 14.5 64.9
2021 523 33.7 15.5 65.8
2022 487 31.6 15.4 61.8
2023 491 30.0 16.3 70.3
2024 530 31.2 16.9 67

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Robert L. Davis Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 483 25.0 19.3 16.4
1991 474 24.8 19.1 13.5
1992 485 24.6 19.7 14.6
1993 497 24.6 20.2 15.5
1994 498 24.7 20.2 21.5
1995 441 21.9 20.1 25.2
1996 441 21.9 20.1 25.2
1997 467 23.7 19.7 25.3
1998 470 23.7 19.8 26.4
1999 475 20.3 23.4 37.3
2000 483 31.0 15.6 35.8
2001 498 27.0 18.4 38
2002 509 27.0 18.9 43.4
2003 509 27.0 18.9 43.4
2004 519 29.0 17.9 42
2005 507 29.0 17.5 41.8
2006 485 28.0 17.3 42.1
2007 493 30.0 16.4 42.4
2008 443 27.0 16.4 40.2
2009 441 33.0 13.4 41.5
2010 430 31.4 13.8 46.5
2011 423 25.3 16.7 52
2012 436 25.7 16.9 48.6
2013 509 32.2 15.7 53.4
2014 499 31.7 15.7 53.7
2015 519 30.0 17.3 54.9
2016 531 34.0 15.6 52.9
2017 585 32.9 17.7 27.7
2018 549 35.2 15.5 35.7
2019 551 33.0 16.6 54.3
2020 555 38.1 14.5 64.9
2021 523 33.7 15.5 65.8
2022 487 31.6 15.4 61.8
2023 491 30.0 16.3 70.3
2024 530 31.2 16.9 67

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Robert L. Davis Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,222 (15.2%) $6,829 (84.8%) $8,052

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Robert L. Davis Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 169th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 245th of 492 Elementary schools
 15.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Robert L. Davis Elementary School)84.460.4
 24%
   3rd Grade English (Bryant School District)76.269.1
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Robert L. Davis Elementary School)78.352.5
 25.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Bryant School District)7367.1
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Robert L. Davis Elementary School)51.831.6
 20.2%
   3rd Grade Science (Bryant School District)47.241.9
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Robert L. Davis Elementary School)4728.8
 18.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Bryant School District)45.439.2
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Robert L. Davis Elementary School)72.763.3
 9.4%
   4th Grade English (Bryant School District)76.569
 7.5%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Robert L. Davis Elementary School)60.957.1
 3.8%
   4th Grade Math (Bryant School District)67.362.7
 4.6%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Robert L. Davis Elementary School)38.245.9
 7.7%
   4th Grade Science (Bryant School District)49.945.4
 4.5%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Robert L. Davis Elementary School)45.447.9
 2.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Bryant School District)53.751.6
 2.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Robert L. Davis Elementary School)7161.9
 9.1%
   5th Grade English (Bryant School District)78.377.2
 1.1%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Robert L. Davis Elementary School)60.542.2
 18.3%
   5th Grade Math (Bryant School District)65.154.9
 10.2%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Robert L. Davis Elementary School)4626.7
 19.3%
   5th Grade Science (Bryant School District)51.343.7
 7.6%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Robert L. Davis Elementary School)4633.8
 12.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Bryant School District)51.244.9
 6.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students551491
 10.9%
African American147141
 4.1%
American Indian01
Asian56
 20%
Hispanic9293
 1.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White296219
 26%
Two or More Races1031
 210%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.3%70.3%
 16%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Robert L. Davis Elementary School

Students at Robert L. Davis Elementary School are 40% White, 31% African American, 20% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Robert L. Davis Elementary School ranks 289th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 530 students attended Robert L. Davis Elementary School.

Students who attend Robert L. Davis Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bryant Middle School
High : Bryant High School


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