Maumelle Charter Elementary

Summary:

Maumelle Charter Elementary is a public charter elementary school located in Maumelle, Arkansas, serving 584 students from kindergarten to 3rd grade. The school is part of the Academics Plus Public Charter Schools district, which is ranked 68 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 4-star rating.

Maumelle Charter Elementary has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in Arkansas, ranking in the top 50 for most of the past decade and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school significantly outperforms the state and its own district in proficiency rates across all subject areas, with 3rd-grade proficiency rates that are 27.1 to 33.6 percentage points higher than the state averages. Compared to nearby public schools like Joe T. Robinson Elementary School and Oak Grove Elementary School, Maumelle Charter Elementary has much higher proficiency rates, despite spending less per student.

Maumelle Charter Elementary's consistent high performance and 5-star rating from SchoolDigger demonstrate its commitment to academic excellence and its ability to provide a high-quality education to its students. The school's efficient use of resources, as evidenced by its lower spending per student, further highlights its effectiveness in delivering outstanding results for its student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-3

 900 Edgewood Dr
       Maumelle, AR  72113


(501) 851-3333

District: Academics Plus Public Charter Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
6th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,556 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  584

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.7%
African American:
16.8%
Two or more races:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.7% Help


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Compare Details Maumelle Charter Elementary ranks better than 98.8% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.38. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.7%), African American (16.8%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maumelle Charter Elementary is 20.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maumelle Charter Elementary is $6,556.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Maumelle Charter Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Academics Plus Public Charter Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Academics Plus Public Charter Schools 68th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Maumelle Charter Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 66.37 135th 411 67.2%
2006 77.96 69th 402 82.8%
2007 44.51 282nd 440 35.9%
2008 67.14 156th 439 64.5%
2009 54.01 245th 445 44.9%
2010 43.05 314th 457 31.3%
2011 46.09 307th 471 34.8%
2012 61.12 206th 468 56.0%
2013 69.84 134th 476 71.8%
2014 87.01 24th 471 94.9%
2016 80.54 57th 494 88.5%
2017 83.44 50th 485 89.7%
2018 90.69 29th 480 94.0%
2019 89.14 33rd 488 93.2%
2021 90.04 32nd 496 93.5%
2022 93.65 13th 487 97.3%
2023 88.58 37th 492 92.5%
2024 97.38 6th 497 98.8%
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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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, March 13, 2020

Open Quote The Academics Plus Charter Elementary School ( Principal Paula Newton ) experience was the most disappointing and frustrating experience, as parents, that my husband and I have ever experienced in a school system. It feels as if this school did all they could to make the experience unbearable. Enter your child at your own risk.

We started our young son with the school with high hopes of a great experience from their above average test scores posted online and our general optimistic mindset for a great new adventure but... this positive view of this school quickly dwindled over a period of eight months due to the amount of pushback we received from our child's Kindergarten teacher ( Ms. Hale...synonymous for Hell If your child is assigned to this teacher request a change or be on guard ) and Principals telling us one thing and then not enforcing "this" teacher to make corrections and the nitpicking of the school's staff on the smallest behavior infractions of kids.

1st impressions are huge....Meeting this teacher at KinderCamp, she was distanced and didnt showcase the friendly personality that is generally associated with a Kindergarten teacher to "us."

Simple things were an issue: We asked for more direct communication after she noted he was misbehaving continuously. Son has speech impediment and would come home and say kids made fun of his stutter. We wanted to know what was happening to cause this...triggers, bullies, any difficulties learning and acting out as result etc....Our emails & calls were ignored or answered in delayed emails with short , quick responses stating she was already doing what she needed to do. Any strategies we suggested to help in the classroom for our son were ignored. The School then resorted to In-School Suspension ( son is 5 yrs old, not violent or aggressive....very social, friendly, happy and playful ) every couple of weeks.

As the year progressed, I started calling to speak with the teacher to discuss things better for the benefit of our son.....messages were left unreturned and possibly an email was sent that didnt address all my concerns. She then elevated to documentating that our son was below expectations ( son had done well in learning at a prior learning institution ). After doing classroom observations, this teacher wasnt friendly with students and didnt give much explanations of concepts. High expectations I love but with kids at the very beginning of their learning path, their is a not a "one size fits all approach" to each student's learning. As well, throughout the most of the school term this teacher would be absent for personal issues for a week or days at a time.

This school won and we withdrew our child immediately after the principal went back on her word and told us that the teacher would only communicate with us in email ( We hadnt done anything wrong but asked that we speak with her by phone as well ). We were tired of the unneccessary fight over trival issues.

Son is happy & excited at new school and getting very positive reports! :) Close Quote



Enrollment information for Maumelle Charter Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 102 43 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2003 102 43 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2004 126 43 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2005 185 54 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 249
2006 80 35 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 127
2007 149 46 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2008 200 63 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2009 246 49 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 307
2010 238 36 6 15 1 1 0 0 297
2011 237 68 11 18 0 3 0 0 337
2012 255 65 10 26 1 1 0 0 358
2013 296 60 11 21 1 2 0 0 391
2014 288 45 10 17 0 1 0 0 361
2015 352 52 9 23 2 3 0 0 441
2016 372 63 16 34 6 2 0 0 493
2017 406 89 21 31 7 2 7 0 563
2018 468 97 24 27 5 3 11 0 635
2019 508 104 25 32 4 2 15 0 690
2020 552 107 30 32 4 2 29 0 756
2021 576 113 39 28 3 1 31 0 791
2022 595 127 39 24 3 1 40 0 829
2023 407 98 24 14 5 0 36 0 584

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

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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 Maumelle Charter Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 148 13.0 11.4 16.9
2003 148 13.0 11.4 16.9
2004 176 15.0 11.7 27.8
2005 249 22.0 11.3 53.4
2006 127 13.0 9.8 20.5
2007 211 16.0 13.2 n/a
2008 274 24.0 11.4 27.4
2009 307 25.0 12.3 27
2010 297 19.4 15.6 29.6
2011 337 21.3 15.7 31.5
2012 358 23.9 14.9 36
2013 391 26.2 14.9 33
2014 361 21.7 16.6 21.9
2015 441 26.0 16.9 20.9
2016 493 28.0 17.6 22.3
2017 563 27.8 20.2 13.7
2018 635 34.8 18.2 15.3
2019 690 34.6 19.8 19.7
2020 756 38.7 19.5 21.3
2021 791 38.1 20.7 24.3
2022 829 40.9 20.2 23.2
2023 584 28.8 20.2 24.7

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 Maumelle Charter Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 148 13.0 11.4 16.9
2003 148 13.0 11.4 16.9
2004 176 15.0 11.7 27.8
2005 249 22.0 11.3 53.4
2006 127 13.0 9.8 20.5
2007 211 16.0 13.2 n/a
2008 274 24.0 11.4 27.4
2009 307 25.0 12.3 27
2010 297 19.4 15.6 29.6
2011 337 21.3 15.7 31.5
2012 358 23.9 14.9 36
2013 391 26.2 14.9 33
2014 361 21.7 16.6 21.9
2015 441 26.0 16.9 20.9
2016 493 28.0 17.6 22.3
2017 563 27.8 20.2 13.7
2018 635 34.8 18.2 15.3
2019 690 34.6 19.8 19.7
2020 756 38.7 19.5 21.3
2021 791 38.1 20.7 24.3
2022 829 40.9 20.2 23.2
2023 584 28.8 20.2 24.7

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 Maumelle Charter Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $387 (5.9%) $6,169 (94.1%) $6,556

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Maumelle Charter Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 33rd of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 37th of 492 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Maumelle Charter Elementary)83.282
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English (Academics Plus Public Charter Schools)79.876.8
 3%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Maumelle Charter Elementary)81.671.5
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Academics Plus Public Charter Schools)73.167.2
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Maumelle Charter Elementary)5256.9
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Science (Academics Plus Public Charter Schools)47.650.5
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Maumelle Charter Elementary)52.846.5
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Academics Plus Public Charter Schools)4743.4
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Maumelle Charter Elementary)8882.5
 5.5%
   4th Grade English (Academics Plus Public Charter Schools)82.178.3
 3.8%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.662.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Maumelle Charter Elementary)7865.1
 12.9%
   4th Grade Math (Academics Plus Public Charter Schools)66.759.2
 7.5%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.842
 11.8%
4th Grade Science (Maumelle Charter Elementary)7669.1
 6.9%
   4th Grade Science (Academics Plus Public Charter Schools)67.563.2
 4.3%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.340.8
 1.5%
4th Grade Reading (Maumelle Charter Elementary)7363.8
 9.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Academics Plus Public Charter Schools)64.259.2
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.341.9
 3.4%
5th Grade English (Maumelle Charter Elementary)90.887
 3.8%
   5th Grade English (Academics Plus Public Charter Schools)8282.4
 0.4%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.365.9
 7.4%
5th Grade Math (Maumelle Charter Elementary)65.865.4
 0.4%
   5th Grade Math (Academics Plus Public Charter Schools)5860.1
 2.1%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Maumelle Charter Elementary)63.257.6
 5.6%
   5th Grade Science (Academics Plus Public Charter Schools)52.651
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.736.9
 3.8%
5th Grade Reading (Maumelle Charter Elementary)61.953.9
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Academics Plus Public Charter Schools)54.649.6
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4134.2
 6.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students690584
 15.4%
African American10498
 5.8%
American Indian45
 25%
Asian2524
 4%
Hispanic3214
 56.3%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White508407
 19.9%
Two or More Races1536
 140%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.7%24.7%
 4.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Maumelle Charter Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 584 students attended Maumelle Charter Elementary.

Yes! Maumelle Charter Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 6th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools.

Students at Maumelle Charter Elementary are 70% White, 17% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% Hispanic.


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