Estem Elementary School

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Estem Elementary School ranks 313 th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Estem Elementary School is a public charter school located in Little Rock, Arkansas, serving 892 students in grades KG-6. The school is part of the Estem Public Charter School District, which is ranked 133 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Estem Elementary consistently underperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 29.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 29% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 33.8% and 36.4%, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.8% to 75%, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Estem Elementary spends less per student ($7,538 in 2018-2019) and has a relatively high student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

Interestingly, the nearby Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School, which is also part of the Estem Public Charter School District, has similar test score performance to Estem Elementary. In contrast, the traditional public schools in the area, such as Stephens Elementary, Carver Steam Magnet Elementary, and Washington Elementary, generally have lower test scores and higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the state averages, but still outperform Estem Elementary. The public Gibbs Magnet Elementary School significantly outperforms Estem Elementary and the other nearby schools on test scores.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72201

(501) 748-9200

District: Estem Public Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
313^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,538

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 892

Racial breakdown:

African American:

71.0%

White:

13.3%

Hispanic:

8.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Estem Elementary School ranks worse than 63% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.21. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (71%), White (13.3%), Hispanic (8.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Estem Elementary School is 15.4. (See more...)

Compare Estem Elementary School employs 57.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Estem Elementary School is $7,538.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Estem Public Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Estem Public Charter School 133^rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Estem Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2016	81.64	53^rd	494	89.3%
2017	86.94	31^st	485	93.6%
2018	64.77	171^st	480	64.4%
2019	51.34	268^th	488	45.1%
2021	31.45	364^th	496	26.6%
2022	31.34	357^th	487	26.7%
2023	28.45	377^th	492	23.4%
2024	40.21	313^th	497	37.0%

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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 Estem Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	206	219	20	26	0	0	12	483
2015	216	210	17	29	0	1	7	480
2016	216	219	16	27	1	1	10	490
2017	213	228	11	32	0	1	16	501
2018	319	523	23	76	3	2	43	989
2019	281	547	20	84	1	2	46	981
2020	261	538	14	93	1	5	57	969
2021	194	624	9	83	2	5	64	981
2022	164	641	7	76	2	2	52	944
2023	119	633	5	75	1	1	58	892

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 Estem Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	483	29.5	16.3	40.6
2015	480	31.0	15.4	35.4
2016	490	32.0	15.3	37.3
2017	501	32.6	15.3	17.8
2018	989	59.1	16.7	23
2019	981	57.2	17.1	46.7
2020	969	59.8	16.1	52.7
2021	981	59.3	16.5	57.8
2022	944	61.9	15.2	69.9
2023	892	57.8	15.4	75

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 Estem Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	483	29.5	16.3	40.6
2015	480	31.0	15.4	35.4
2016	490	32.0	15.3	37.3
2017	501	32.6	15.3	17.8
2018	989	59.1	16.7	23
2019	981	57.2	17.1	46.7
2020	969	59.8	16.1	52.7
2021	981	59.3	16.5	57.8
2022	944	61.9	15.2	69.9
2023	892	57.8	15.4	75

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 Estem Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$685 (9.1%)	$6,853 (90.9%)	$7,538

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Estem 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 268^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 377^th of 492 Elementary schools	21.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Estem Elementary School)	72.6	62.1	10.5%
3rd Grade English (Estem Public Charter School)	75.6	59.2	16.4%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Estem Elementary School)	56.3	53.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Math (Estem Public Charter School)	58.5	47.3	11.2%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Estem Elementary School)	31.1	28.8	2.3%
3rd Grade Science (Estem Public Charter School)	33.2	30.3	2.9%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Estem Elementary School)	36.3	19.8	16.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Estem Public Charter School)	36.6	24.3	12.3%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Estem Elementary School)	68.7	48.2	20.5%
4th Grade English (Estem Public Charter School)	66.9	44.7	22.2%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Estem Elementary School)	48.3	33.3	15%
4th Grade Math (Estem Public Charter School)	47.2	29.4	17.8%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Estem Elementary School)	36.7	29	7.7%
4th Grade Science (Estem Public Charter School)	33.9	26.2	7.7%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Estem Elementary School)	44.2	30.7	13.5%
4th Grade Reading (Estem Public Charter School)	43.5	27	16.5%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Estem Elementary School)	78.8	54.8	24%
5th Grade English (Estem Public Charter School)	77.3	55.8	21.5%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Estem Elementary School)	58.9	20.6	38.3%
5th Grade Math (Estem Public Charter School)	48.6	19.7	28.9%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Estem Elementary School)	35.1	27.4	7.7%
5th Grade Science (Estem Public Charter School)	34	24	10%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Estem Elementary School)	49	25.4	23.6%
5th Grade Reading (Estem Public Charter School)	43.7	25.6	18.1%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Estem Elementary School)	74	57.6	16.4%
6th Grade English (Estem Public Charter School)	73.3	57.8	15.5%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Estem Elementary School)	50.6	31	19.6%
6th Grade Math (Estem Public Charter School)	46.3	35	11.3%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Estem Elementary School)	44.5	28.8	15.7%
6th Grade Science (Estem Public Charter School)	36.8	29.9	6.9%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Estem Elementary School)	43.8	25.7	18.1%
6th Grade Reading (Estem Public Charter School)	39.2	28.3	10.9%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	981	892	9.1%
African American	547	633	15.7%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	20	5	75%
Hispanic	84	75	10.7%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	281	119	57.7%
Two or More Races	46	58	26.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.7%	75%	28.3%

Schools Near Estem Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)							ATLAS Reading (2024)							ATLAS Mathematics (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 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
Estem Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-6	112 W 3rd St	Little Rock	72201	Pulaski County	Estem Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 748-9200	892	58	15.4	75.0%	119 (13.3%)	633 (71.0%)	75 (8.4%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (6.5%)	40.2	313^th of 497 public elementary schools	37.0%		28.5	377^th of 492 public elementary schools	23.4%	64	30.9	27.5	31.9	27.8			29.4	32.7	28.3	33.6	31.3			31.5	37.3	38.0	11.2	29.9			29.0	30.0	31.9	32.7	24.5			29.4	$7,538	$685	$6,853
Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School	Public, Charter	K-6	410 Shall Ave	Little Rock	72202	Pulaski County	Estem Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 214-6810	772	52	14.7	72.9%	115 (14.9%)	523 (67.7%)	72 (9.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (7.6%)	30.1	377^th of 497 public elementary schools	24.1%		26.9	381^st of 492 public elementary schools	22.6%	4	26.7	36.8	29.4	29.8			30.8	22.2	35.7	27.0	29.7			28.9	11.1	14.3	17.7	18.6			15.4	21.2	27.6	29.4	17.6			23.8	$8,224	$961	$7,264
M.L. King Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	907 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd	Little Rock	72202	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-5100	341	26	13.2	86.5%	16 (4.7%)	307 (90.0%)	11 (3.2%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	8.7	476^th of 497 public elementary schools	4.2%		5.2	480^th of 492 public elementary schools	2.4%	4	17.0	15.3	8.1				13.5	12.8	17.0	8.1				12.7	6.4	13.2	12.3				10.7	8.5	15.1	10.2				11.4	$18,121	$6,289	$11,832
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1115 W 16th St	Little Rock	72202	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(501) 447-4900	284	18	15.8	59.5%	79 (27.8%)	182 (64.1%)	17 (6.0%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	62.5	188^th of 497 public elementary schools	62.2%		55.7	230^th of 492 public elementary schools	53.3%	42	50.0	53.5	34.0				45.6	41.3	53.5	38.3				44.1	30.4	48.8	38.3				39.0	34.8	39.5	23.4				32.4	$14,022	$2,334	$11,688
Seventh Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 E 7th St	North Little Rock	72114	Pulaski County	North Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 340-5170	351	23	15.4	100.0%	9 (2.6%)	303 (86.3%)	21 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.1%)	6.6	481^st of 497 public elementary schools	3.2%		3.8	487^th of 492 public elementary schools	1.0%	6	10.8	5.7	13.9				10.2	10.0	8.6	18.9				12.5	5.0	11.4	13.5				9.8	7.5	2.9	8.1				6.3	$14,048	$4,141	$9,908
Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	2100 E Sixth St	Little Rock	72202	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(501) 447-4000	325	20	16.3	88.9%	15 (4.6%)	271 (83.4%)	36 (11.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24.8	394^th of 497 public elementary schools	20.7%		13.4	436^th of 492 public elementary schools	11.4%	42	20.0	19.0	32.8				24.2	22.0	18.9	32.3				24.7	26.0	17.2	30.7				24.7	20.0	12.1	19.4				17.1	$20,353	$7,527	$12,826
Washington Elementary School	Public	K-5	2700 S Main St	Little Rock	72206	Pulaski County	Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 447-6700	319	20	15.7	96.9%	12 (3.8%)	293 (91.8%)	12 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11.4	460^th of 497 public elementary schools	7.4%		5.4	477^th of 492 public elementary schools	3.0%	17	18.3	5.1	17.6				13.3	20.4	5.0	21.1				15.1	24.4	0.0	17.5				13.2	14.3	5.0	15.8				11.4	$17,049	$4,974	$12,075
Boone Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 Crutcher St	North Little Rock	72114	Pulaski County	North Little Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 340-5160	414	26	15.8	100.0%	30 (7.2%)	321 (77.5%)	36 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.8%)	5.8	486^th of 497 public elementary schools	2.2%		2.5	491^st of 492 public elementary schools	0.2%	5	4.0	7.5	5.8				5.8	4.0	11.2	13.5				9.6	9.8	9.3	11.8				10.3	6.0	9.3	11.8				9.1	$14,163	$4,403	$9,760
Ark. School For The Blind Elementary	Public	K-6	2600 W Markham St	Little Rock	72203	Pulaski County	Ark. School For The Blind	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 296-1810	38	12	3.2	100.0%	21 (55.3%)	13 (34.2%)	2 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.3%)								(n/a)							11.8							11.2							5.6							22.2
Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2410 S Battery St	Little Rock	72206	Pulaski County	Scholarmade Achievement Place Of Arkansas	Yes	No	No	Yes	(501) 404-0012	163	17	9.8	100.0%	1 (0.6%)	162 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.2	470^th of 497 public elementary schools	5.4%		15.5	428^th of 492 public elementary schools	13.0%	42	14.2	13.2	10.6	13.9	6.3	5.0	11.3	12.2	13.2	8.5	16.3	3.1	5.0	10.5	14.3	5.3	6.4	11.6	9.4	5.0	9.2	24.5	18.4	14.9	16.3	15.6	0.0	16.6	$10,255	$887	$9,368

Frequently Asked Questions about Estem Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Estem Elementary School?

Students at Estem Elementary School are 71% African American, 13% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What district is Estem Elementary School in?

Estem Public Charter School

How many students attend Estem Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 892 students attended Estem Elementary School.

Is Estem Elementary School a good school?

Estem Elementary School ranks 313^th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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