Washington Elementary School

Summary:

Washington Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Little Rock, Arkansas, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 319 students. The school is part of the Little Rock School District, which is ranked 189 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Arkansas elementary schools, ranking 460th out of 497 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's proficiency rates in ATLAS/English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 13.3% of students were proficient or better in ATLAS/English Language Arts, compared to 26.1% in the district and 33.8% statewide. Additionally, Washington Elementary School has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with rates ranging from 96.87% to 100% over the past three school years.

The nearby schools, such as M.L. King Elementary School, Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School, and Stephens Elementary, also perform poorly compared to the state averages, but generally outperform Washington Elementary School in academic proficiency rates. Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School, a public magnet school, stands out with higher proficiency rates than the other nearby schools, suggesting that the magnet school model may be more effective in this area. Despite the higher spending per student at Washington Elementary School compared to nearby schools, the academic outcomes remain significantly below the district and state averages, indicating that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving the school's performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2700 S Main St
       Little Rock, AR  72206


(501) 447-6700

District: Little Rock School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
460th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,049 Help


Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pulaski Heights Middle School
High:    Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  339

Racial breakdown:

African American:
89.4%
Hispanic:
6.5%
White:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.1% Help


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Compare Details Washington Elementary School ranks worse than 92.6% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 15th among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Little Rock School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (89.4%), Hispanic (6.5%), White (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Little Rock School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School is 11.3, which is the lowest among 25 elementary schools in the Little Rock School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Elementary School is $17,049, which is the 3rd highest among 23 elementary schools in the Little Rock School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Washington Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Little Rock School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Little Rock School District 189th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 13.86 377th 411 8.3%
2006 10.84 377th 402 6.2%
2007 10.51 409th 440 7.0%
2008 6.51 418th 439 4.8%
2009 5.27 430th 445 3.4%
2010 8.59 434th 457 5.0%
2011 4.15 457th 471 3.0%
2012 2.92 460th 468 1.7%
2013 4.67 462nd 476 2.9%
2014 4.77 462nd 471 1.9%
2015 17.39 415th 466 10.9%
2016 7.94 483rd 494 2.2%
2017 8.55 466th 485 3.9%
2018 5.28 467th 480 2.7%
2019 3.86 483rd 488 1.0%
2021 4.93 483rd 496 2.6%
2022 4.03 476th 487 2.3%
2023 5.42 477th 492 3.0%
2024 11.39 460th 497 7.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Washington Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 8 510 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1991 313 438 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 762
1992 340 460 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 804
1993 330 482 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 819
1994 260 451 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1995 210 422 11 12 1 n/a n/a 0 656
1996 210 422 11 12 1 n/a n/a 0 656
1997 272 392 16 28 0 n/a n/a 0 708
1998 247 352 20 39 2 n/a n/a 0 660
1999 230 328 23 43 2 n/a n/a 0 626
2000 143 332 26 42 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2001 141 289 21 44 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2002 100 288 22 52 1 n/a n/a 0 463
2003 100 288 22 52 1 n/a n/a 0 463
2004 98 289 23 56 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2005 74 427 16 45 1 n/a n/a 0 563
2006 78 516 13 36 1 n/a n/a 0 644
2007 50 656 4 26 0 n/a n/a 0 736
2008 23 651 5 27 3 n/a n/a 0 709
2009 23 619 7 24 3 n/a n/a 0 676
2010 18 538 6 17 1 1 0 0 581
2011 13 496 2 16 1 0 6 0 534
2012 10 446 3 14 1 0 3 0 477
2013 10 425 2 12 1 0 4 0 454
2014 11 442 2 12 2 0 3 0 472
2015 15 454 1 14 0 0 5 0 489
2016 13 461 1 7 0 0 5 0 487
2017 12 425 1 6 0 0 9 0 453
2018 9 393 1 10 0 0 8 0 421
2019 7 367 0 10 0 1 3 0 388
2020 6 370 0 5 1 0 4 0 386
2021 14 351 1 5 2 0 3 0 376
2022 9 316 1 10 0 0 1 0 337
2023 12 293 1 12 0 0 1 0 319
2024 8 303 0 22 0 0 6 0 339

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 Washington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 519 34.0 15.2 86.7
1991 762 54.0 14.1 45.8
1992 804 55.0 14.6 46.1
1993 819 55.0 14.9 45.9
1994 721 45.0 16.0 47.7
1995 656 43.6 15.0 53.2
1996 656 43.6 15.0 53.2
1997 708 45.2 15.7 50.3
1998 660 45.2 14.6 49.8
1999 626 30.0 20.9 56.7
2000 543 34.0 16.0 63
2001 495 31.0 16.0 61.2
2002 463 35.0 13.2 61.8
2003 463 35.0 13.2 61.8
2004 466 38.0 12.3 67.8
2005 563 39.0 14.4 69.6
2006 644 41.0 15.7 70.3
2007 736 47.0 15.7 86.3
2008 709 48.0 14.8 88
2009 676 44.0 15.4 87.3
2010 581 38.7 16.1 90.5
2011 534 39.0 13.6 91.8
2012 477 31.0 15.3 92.7
2013 454 30.0 15.1 99.3
2014 472 29.8 15.7 47.7
2015 489 40.0 12.2 96.7
2016 487 40.0 12.1 99.4
2017 453 37.5 12.0 28.7
2018 421 33.3 12.6 24.5
2019 388 25.1 15.4 93.6
2020 386 29.0 13.2 100
2021 376 27.2 13.7 100
2022 337 22.4 14.9 100
2023 319 20.2 15.7 96.9
2024 339 29.9 11.3 99.1

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 Washington Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 519 34.0 15.2 86.7
1991 762 54.0 14.1 45.8
1992 804 55.0 14.6 46.1
1993 819 55.0 14.9 45.9
1994 721 45.0 16.0 47.7
1995 656 43.6 15.0 53.2
1996 656 43.6 15.0 53.2
1997 708 45.2 15.7 50.3
1998 660 45.2 14.6 49.8
1999 626 30.0 20.9 56.7
2000 543 34.0 16.0 63
2001 495 31.0 16.0 61.2
2002 463 35.0 13.2 61.8
2003 463 35.0 13.2 61.8
2004 466 38.0 12.3 67.8
2005 563 39.0 14.4 69.6
2006 644 41.0 15.7 70.3
2007 736 47.0 15.7 86.3
2008 709 48.0 14.8 88
2009 676 44.0 15.4 87.3
2010 581 38.7 16.1 90.5
2011 534 39.0 13.6 91.8
2012 477 31.0 15.3 92.7
2013 454 30.0 15.1 99.3
2014 472 29.8 15.7 47.7
2015 489 40.0 12.2 96.7
2016 487 40.0 12.1 99.4
2017 453 37.5 12.0 28.7
2018 421 33.3 12.6 24.5
2019 388 25.1 15.4 93.6
2020 386 29.0 13.2 100
2021 376 27.2 13.7 100
2022 337 22.4 14.9 100
2023 319 20.2 15.7 96.9
2024 339 29.9 11.3 99.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $4,974 (29.2%) $12,075 (70.8%) $17,049

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 483rd of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 477th of 492 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Washington Elementary School)55.332
 23.3%
   3rd Grade English (Little Rock School District)61.551.9
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Washington Elementary School)38.322
 16.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Little Rock School District)51.340.7
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Washington Elementary School)14.914
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Science (Little Rock School District)30.426.9
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Washington Elementary School)12.820
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Little Rock School District)30.926.6
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Washington Elementary School)35.426.3
 9.1%
   4th Grade English (Little Rock School District)57.151.8
 5.3%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Washington Elementary School)209.9
 10.1%
   4th Grade Math (Little Rock School District)41.635.6
 6%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Washington Elementary School)12.39.8
 2.5%
   4th Grade Science (Little Rock School District)32.930
 2.9%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Washington Elementary School)7.79.9
 2.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Little Rock School District)37.735.5
 2.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Washington Elementary School)36.545.6
 9.1%
   5th Grade English (Little Rock School District)62.359.8
 2.5%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Washington Elementary School)14.35.3
 9%
   5th Grade Math (Little Rock School District)3824.2
 13.8%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Washington Elementary School)6.45.3
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (Little Rock School District)3123.6
 7.4%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Washington Elementary School)12.610.5
 2.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Little Rock School District)32.728.4
 4.3%
   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 Students388319
 17.8%
African American367293
 20.2%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic1012
 20%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White712
 71.4%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.6%96.9%
 3.3%


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Students who attend Washington Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pulaski Heights Middle School
High : Central High School

Washington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.4% of Arkansas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 339 students attended Washington Elementary School.

Students at Washington Elementary School are 89% African American, 6% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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