Ark Virtual Academy Elementary

Q: Is Ark Virtual Academy Elementary a good school?

Ark Virtual Academy Elementary ranks 366 th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Ark Virtual Academy Elementary is a public charter virtual elementary school located in Little Rock, AR, serving grades KG-5 with an enrollment of 1,041 students. However, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the state and its own district, Arkansas Virtual Academy, on standardized tests, with only 27.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 21.1% in math, far below the state averages.

Ark Virtual Academy Elementary has been ranked in the bottom quarter of Arkansas elementary schools for the past several years, receiving a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.52% to 75.41%, indicating a high-poverty student population. Additionally, the student-teacher ratio has been quite high, ranging from 28.1 to 37 students per teacher, much higher than nearby traditional public schools.

Compared to nearby traditional public schools, such as Baker Elementary, Fulbright Elementary, and Terry Elementary, Ark Virtual Academy Elementary significantly underperforms, with proficiency rates that are often 20-30 percentage points lower. These traditional public schools also have lower student-teacher ratios and higher per-student spending, which may contribute to their better academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual K-5

10802 Executive Ctr Dr Ste 205
Little Rock, AR 72211

(501) 664-4225

District: Arkansas Virtual Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
366^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,955

Student/teacher ratio: 28.1

Number of students: 1,041

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.0%

African American:

26.9%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ark Virtual Academy Elementary ranks worse than 73.6% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.03. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60%), African American (26.9%), Hispanic (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ark Virtual Academy Elementary is 28.1. (See more...)

Compare Ark Virtual Academy Elementary employs 36.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ark Virtual Academy Elementary is $7,955.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ark Virtual Academy Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Arkansas Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Arkansas Virtual Academy 164^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ark Virtual Academy Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2010	41.75	322^nd	457	29.5%
2011	29.69	381^st	471	19.1%
2012	26.79	396^th	468	15.4%
2013	27.96	387^th	476	18.7%
2014	13.90	436^th	471	7.4%
2016	33.51	374^th	494	24.3%
2017	31.79	361^st	485	25.6%
2018	39.45	321^st	480	33.1%
2019	29.85	371^st	488	24.0%
2021	40.17	322^nd	496	35.1%
2022	31.17	358^th	487	26.5%
2023	25.75	386^th	492	21.5%
2024	32.03	366^th	497	26.4%

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

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Ark Virtual Academy Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	361	19	3	13	0	n/a	n/a	396
2009	360	20	4	3	2	n/a	n/a	389
2010	376	18	6	12	3	0	0	415
2011	380	30	7	11	4	1	0	433
2012	370	34	6	14	3	0	0	427
2013	318	23	6	22	2	0	0	371
2014	644	73	14	51	12	5	23	822
2015	662	61	12	38	7	4	12	796
2016	692	74	11	28	9	5	27	846
2017	598	79	10	29	7	3	27	753
2018	529	88	9	57	8	2	22	715
2019	523	93	10	48	9	1	15	699
2020	493	100	9	48	7	5	7	669
2021	1027	275	22	115	21	4	13	1477
2022	858	347	29	88	27	1	17	1367
2023	625	280	10	67	23	4	32	1041

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 Ark Virtual Academy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	396	10.0	39.6	n/a
2009	389	12.0	32.4	0
2010	415	10.0	41.5	n/a
2011	433	7.7	56.0	0
2012	427	7.7	55.3	0
2013	371	6.0	61.8	59
2014	822	12.0	68.5	66.3
2015	796	23.0	34.6	27.5
2016	846	16.0	52.8	33.2
2017	753	15.3	48.9	47.7
2018	715	17.5	40.8	26.9
2019	699	17.9	39.0	75.5
2020	669	22.1	30.1	74.3
2021	1477	39.8	37.0	73.1
2022	1367	43.8	31.2	70.5
2023	1041	36.9	28.1	75.4

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 Ark Virtual Academy Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	396	10.0	39.6	n/a
2009	389	12.0	32.4	0
2010	415	10.0	41.5	n/a
2011	433	7.7	56.0	0
2012	427	7.7	55.3	0
2013	371	6.0	61.8	59
2014	822	12.0	68.5	66.3
2015	796	23.0	34.6	27.5
2016	846	16.0	52.8	33.2
2017	753	15.3	48.9	47.7
2018	715	17.5	40.8	26.9
2019	699	17.9	39.0	75.5
2020	669	22.1	30.1	74.3
2021	1477	39.8	37.0	73.1
2022	1367	43.8	31.2	70.5
2023	1041	36.9	28.1	75.4

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 Ark Virtual Academy Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,053 (25.8%)	$5,903 (74.2%)	$7,955

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ark Virtual Academy Elementary

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 371^st of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 386^th of 492 Elementary schools	2.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Ark Virtual Academy Elementary)	68.7	50.9	17.8%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas Virtual Academy)	68.7	50.9	17.8%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Ark Virtual Academy Elementary)	45.2	41.5	3.7%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas Virtual Academy)	45.2	41.5	3.7%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Ark Virtual Academy Elementary)	38.9	27.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas Virtual Academy)	38.9	27.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Ark Virtual Academy Elementary)	38.4	24.3	14.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas Virtual Academy)	38.4	24.3	14.1%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Ark Virtual Academy Elementary)	60.3	43	17.3%
4th Grade English (Arkansas Virtual Academy)	60.3	43	17.3%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Ark Virtual Academy Elementary)	30	25.1	4.9%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas Virtual Academy)	30	25.1	4.9%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Ark Virtual Academy Elementary)	31.2	22.4	8.8%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas Virtual Academy)	31.2	22.4	8.8%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Ark Virtual Academy Elementary)	38.7	33.4	5.3%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas Virtual Academy)	38.7	33.4	5.3%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Ark Virtual Academy Elementary)	63.7	59.1	4.6%
5th Grade English (Arkansas Virtual Academy)	63.7	59.1	4.6%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Ark Virtual Academy Elementary)	25.3	16	9.3%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas Virtual Academy)	25.3	16	9.3%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Ark Virtual Academy Elementary)	29.2	23.1	6.1%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas Virtual Academy)	29.2	23.1	6.1%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Ark Virtual Academy Elementary)	35.1	34.2	0.9%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas Virtual Academy)	35.1	34.2	0.9%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	699	1041	48.9%
African American	93	280	201.1%
American Indian	9	23	155.6%
Asian	10	10
Hispanic	48	67	39.6%
Pacific Islander	1	4	300%
White	523	625	19.5%
Two or More Races	15	32	113.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.5%	75.4%	0.1%

Schools Near Ark Virtual Academy Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)							ATLAS Reading (2024)							ATLAS Mathematics (2024)							ATLAS Algebra (2024)		ATLAS Science (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ark Virtual Academy Elementary	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-5	10802 Executive Ctr Dr Ste 205	Little Rock	72211	Pulaski County	Arkansas Virtual Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(501) 664-4225	1,041	37	28.1	75.4%	625 (60.0%)	280 (26.9%)	67 (6.4%)	10 (1.0%)	23 (2.2%)	4 (0.4%)	32 (3.1%)	32	366^th of 497 public elementary schools	26.4%		25.8	386^th of 492 public elementary schools	21.5%	20	32.4	27.6	23.6				27.7	33.5	30.5	26.4				29.9	24.3	20.0	19.4				21.1			31.4	28.6	22.7				27.3	$7,955	$2,053	$5,903
Lisa Academy West Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	12200 Westhaven Dr	Little Rock	72211	Pulaski County	Lisa Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 476-3309	626	38	16.4	70.3%	67 (10.7%)	297 (47.4%)	199 (31.8%)	42 (6.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.2%)	26.6	389^th of 497 public elementary schools	21.7%		23.8	396^th of 492 public elementary schools	19.5%	7	21.9	22.5	31.3				25.1	21.9	25.0	32.9				26.5	19.0	22.7	25.8				22.5			16.2	25.7	23.7				21.7	$8,504	$1,140	$7,363
Terry Elementary School	Public	K-5	10800 Mara Lynn Dr	Little Rock	72211	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-6500	352	21	16.7	85.8%	48 (13.6%)	271 (77.0%)	22 (6.3%)	10 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.6	428^th of 497 public elementary schools	13.9%		21.6	403^rd of 492 public elementary schools	18.1%	25	26.8	16.3	23.7				22.3	26.8	18.2	23.7				22.9	12.5	10.9	16.4				13.2			19.6	18.1	25.5				21.1	$13,065	$3,172	$9,892
McDermott Elementary School	Public	K-5	1200 Reservoir Rd	Little Rock	72207	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-5500	296	18	16.4	91.9%	23 (7.8%)	235 (79.4%)	23 (7.8%)	8 (2.7%)	5 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	20.1	425^th of 497 public elementary schools	14.5%		12.9	440^th of 492 public elementary schools	10.6%	15	31.1	23.9	11.4				22.3	35.5	23.9	13.6				24.5	20.0	19.5	6.8				15.5			20.0	17.3	6.8				14.8	$13,538	$3,623	$9,915
Brady Elementary School	Public	K-5	7915 W Markham St	Little Rock	72205	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-3900	332	20	16.5	88.9%	28 (8.4%)	273 (82.2%)	19 (5.7%)	7 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	3.9	495^th of 497 public elementary schools	0.4%		5.9	474^th of 492 public elementary schools	3.7%	21	6.8	2.6	4.2				4.6	8.7	5.0	10.2				8.1	10.8	2.5	4.0				5.9			4.3	5.0	6.1				5.2	$13,831	$3,799	$10,032
J.A. Fair K8 Preparatory School	Public	K-8	13240 David O. Dodd	Little Rock	72210	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-1700	898	69	12.9	89.6%	59 (6.6%)	638 (71.0%)	179 (19.9%)	7 (0.8%)	6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	7 (0.8%)	6.5	482^nd of 497 public elementary schools	3.0%		6.3	472^nd of 492 public elementary schools	4.1%	10	11.8	8.9	14.3	6.5	12.7	8.0	10.0	14.3	14.0	14.3	9.0	16.0	12.0	13.1	7.8	8.8	7.2	11.5	9.3	3.9	8.1	25.0	25.0	15.6	12.3	3.6	5.7	17.3	9.2	11.2
Baker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15001 Kanis Rd	Little Rock	72223	Pulaski County	Pulaski County Special School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 228-3250	386	25	15.4	23.3%	171 (44.3%)	96 (24.9%)	22 (5.7%)	88 (22.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	96.4	12^th of 497 public elementary schools	97.6%		96	7^th of 492 public elementary schools	98.6%	5	72.6	70.0	59.6				68.0	72.6	72.0	61.5				69.1	67.1	72.0	51.9				64.0			61.6	72.0	57.7				63.4	$10,490	$992	$9,499
Williams Magnet Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	7301 Evergreen St	Little Rock	72207	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(501) 447-7100	377	20	18.8	62.9%	118 (31.3%)	200 (53.1%)	35 (9.3%)	20 (5.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	60	206^th of 497 public elementary schools	58.6%		62.1	193^rd of 492 public elementary schools	60.8%	13	45.0	38.8	33.9				39.3	46.6	40.8	33.9				40.5	43.3	40.8	39.0				41.1			31.6	38.8	32.2				34.0	$10,821	$1,384	$9,438
Fulbright Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Pleasant Valley Dr	Little Rock	72212	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-4700	551	29	19.0	50.6%	233 (42.3%)	254 (46.1%)	28 (5.1%)	28 (5.1%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	70.4	139^th of 497 public elementary schools	72.0%		67.3	158^th of 492 public elementary schools	67.9%	19	46.2	50.6	41.0				46.2	44.6	45.2	38.4				42.8	50.8	48.8	42.4				47.3			32.3	41.7	37.0				37.4	$12,034	$3,107	$8,927
Bale Elementary School	Public	K-5	6501 W 32nd St	Little Rock	72204	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-3600	403	24	16.7	93.5%	24 (6.0%)	304 (75.4%)	65 (16.1%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	5.7	488^th of 497 public elementary schools	1.8%		5.2	479^th of 492 public elementary schools	2.6%	9	8.1	5.0	12.7				8.9	10.2	5.0	15.5				10.6	8.1	5.0	9.8				7.8			8.2	3.3	9.9				7.2	$11,812	$2,622	$9,190

Frequently Asked Questions about Ark Virtual Academy Elementary

Is Ark Virtual Academy Elementary a good school?

Ark Virtual Academy Elementary ranks 366^th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Ark Virtual Academy Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,041 students attended Ark Virtual Academy Elementary.

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What is the racial makeup of Ark Virtual Academy Elementary?

Students at Ark Virtual Academy Elementary are 60% White, 27% African American, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

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