McDermott Elementary School

Public K-5

 1200 Reservoir Rd
       Little Rock, AR  72207


(501) 447-5500

District: Little Rock School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
425th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,538 Help


Students who attend McDermott Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  296

Racial breakdown:

African American:
79.4%
White:
7.8%
Hispanic:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.9% Help


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Compare Details McDermott Elementary School ranks worse than 85.5% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 11th 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 20.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (79.4%), Hispanic (7.8%), White (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McDermott Elementary School is 16.4, which is the 7th best among 23 elementary schools in the Little Rock School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McDermott Elementary School is $13,538, which is the 9th highest among 23 elementary schools in the Little Rock School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

McDermott 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 McDermott Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 29.50 325th 411 20.9%
2006 34.99 299th 402 25.6%
2007 26.58 360th 440 18.2%
2008 22.32 373rd 439 15.0%
2009 23.69 372nd 445 16.4%
2010 22.83 388th 457 15.1%
2011 17.26 421st 471 10.6%
2012 18.14 416th 468 11.1%
2013 23.93 411th 476 13.7%
2014 15.80 429th 471 8.9%
2015 11.79 443rd 466 4.9%
2016 24.51 408th 494 17.4%
2017 21.11 412th 485 15.1%
2018 13.12 431st 480 10.2%
2019 12.58 440th 488 9.8%
2021 8.96 461st 496 7.1%
2022 6.68 464th 487 4.7%
2023 12.85 440th 492 10.6%
2024 20.11 425th 497 14.5%
See the entire list of Arkansas Elementary School Rankings!

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

McDermott Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, October 27, 2017

Open Quote McDermott is an awesome school. My children have attended over 4 years. The teachers are loving, caring, and take on a ton of responsibilities. My goal, is to help the Principal, teachers, parents, and staff anyway I can. I love MeDermott!! Close Quote


by a teacher
Saturday, July 15, 2017

Open Quote McDermott has dedicated teachers and staff who care about students and families. We work with our community to create an engaging learning environment. Close Quote



Enrollment information for McDermott Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 208 263 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1989 202 298 6 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 506
1990 190 314 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1991 193 323 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1992 206 291 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 511
1993 225 275 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1994 232 262 5 9 1 n/a n/a 0 509
1995 213 259 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1996 213 259 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1997 196 277 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1998 186 273 9 8 1 n/a n/a 0 477
1999 168 276 6 15 1 n/a n/a 0 466
2000 133 213 7 19 1 n/a n/a 0 373
2001 138 193 12 22 1 n/a n/a 0 366
2002 131 188 21 25 1 n/a n/a 0 366
2003 131 188 21 25 1 n/a n/a 0 366
2004 110 207 18 35 1 n/a n/a 0 371
2005 102 253 19 32 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2006 115 296 12 34 1 n/a n/a 0 458
2007 90 270 8 36 2 n/a n/a 0 406
2008 92 295 17 43 1 n/a n/a 0 448
2009 82 267 9 51 4 n/a n/a 0 413
2010 60 277 9 34 1 0 0 0 381
2011 53 297 5 51 1 1 4 0 412
2012 42 292 8 40 1 0 8 0 391
2013 52 314 6 37 1 0 5 0 415
2014 48 298 6 39 1 1 10 0 403
2015 32 292 3 45 0 2 7 0 381
2016 30 296 3 43 0 1 4 0 377
2017 29 286 3 39 0 0 3 0 360
2018 24 317 7 45 0 0 12 0 405
2019 41 294 8 37 0 1 2 0 383
2020 38 295 3 33 0 0 4 0 373
2021 19 254 3 29 2 1 2 0 310
2022 18 218 1 21 4 0 2 0 264
2023 23 235 8 23 5 1 1 0 296

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 McDermott Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 471 25.0 18.8 n/a
1989 506 26.0 19.4 n/a
1990 514 27.0 19.0 43
1991 524 28.0 18.7 40.3
1992 511 27.0 18.9 39.1
1993 509 25.0 20.4 39.3
1994 509 26.0 19.6 39.3
1995 487 26.9 18.1 35.7
1996 487 26.9 18.1 35.7
1997 489 26.3 18.6 41.5
1998 477 26.3 18.1 41.1
1999 466 22.0 21.2 50.2
2000 373 18.0 20.7 48.5
2001 366 18.0 20.3 41.3
2002 366 22.0 16.6 52.5
2003 366 22.0 16.6 52.5
2004 371 19.0 19.5 55
2005 406 24.0 16.9 59.4
2006 458 28.0 16.4 62.9
2007 406 26.0 15.6 69.5
2008 448 28.0 16.0 73.7
2009 413 23.0 18.0 75.1
2010 381 24.8 16.5 81.4
2011 412 24.0 17.1 84.2
2012 391 24.0 16.2 83.4
2013 415 23.9 17.3 84.8
2014 403 24.4 16.5 88.1
2015 381 24.0 15.8 89.8
2016 377 28.0 13.4 99.2
2017 360 26.3 13.6 17.8
2018 405 24.1 16.7 36
2019 383 24.0 15.9 88.3
2020 373 23.8 15.6 100
2021 310 21.7 14.2 100
2022 264 17.0 15.4 100
2023 296 18.0 16.4 91.9

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 McDermott Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 471 25.0 18.8 n/a
1989 506 26.0 19.4 n/a
1990 514 27.0 19.0 43
1991 524 28.0 18.7 40.3
1992 511 27.0 18.9 39.1
1993 509 25.0 20.4 39.3
1994 509 26.0 19.6 39.3
1995 487 26.9 18.1 35.7
1996 487 26.9 18.1 35.7
1997 489 26.3 18.6 41.5
1998 477 26.3 18.1 41.1
1999 466 22.0 21.2 50.2
2000 373 18.0 20.7 48.5
2001 366 18.0 20.3 41.3
2002 366 22.0 16.6 52.5
2003 366 22.0 16.6 52.5
2004 371 19.0 19.5 55
2005 406 24.0 16.9 59.4
2006 458 28.0 16.4 62.9
2007 406 26.0 15.6 69.5
2008 448 28.0 16.0 73.7
2009 413 23.0 18.0 75.1
2010 381 24.8 16.5 81.4
2011 412 24.0 17.1 84.2
2012 391 24.0 16.2 83.4
2013 415 23.9 17.3 84.8
2014 403 24.4 16.5 88.1
2015 381 24.0 15.8 89.8
2016 377 28.0 13.4 99.2
2017 360 26.3 13.6 17.8
2018 405 24.1 16.7 36
2019 383 24.0 15.9 88.3
2020 373 23.8 15.6 100
2021 310 21.7 14.2 100
2022 264 17.0 15.4 100
2023 296 18.0 16.4 91.9

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 McDermott Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,623 (26.8%) $9,915 (73.2%) $13,538

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McDermott Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 440th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 440th of 492 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (McDermott Elementary School)57.153.2
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English (Little Rock School District)61.551.9
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (McDermott Elementary School)48.223.4
 24.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Little Rock School District)51.340.7
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (McDermott Elementary School)23.217
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Science (Little Rock School District)30.426.9
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (McDermott Elementary School)30.334
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Little Rock School District)30.926.6
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (McDermott Elementary School)45.534.8
 10.7%
   4th Grade English (Little Rock School District)57.151.8
 5.3%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (McDermott Elementary School)31.810.9
 20.9%
   4th Grade Math (Little Rock School District)41.635.6
 6%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (McDermott Elementary School)22.74.3
 18.4%
   4th Grade Science (Little Rock School District)32.930
 2.9%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (McDermott Elementary School)2517.4
 7.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Little Rock School District)37.735.5
 2.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (McDermott Elementary School)46.452.3
 5.9%
   5th Grade English (Little Rock School District)62.359.8
 2.5%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (McDermott Elementary School)17.90
 17.9%
   5th Grade Math (Little Rock School District)3824.2
 13.8%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (McDermott Elementary School)14.26.7
 7.5%
   5th Grade Science (Little Rock School District)3123.6
 7.4%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (McDermott Elementary School)19.615.5
 4.1%
   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 Students383296
 22.7%
African American294235
 20.1%
American Indian05
Asian88
Hispanic3723
 37.8%
Pacific Islander11
White4123
 43.9%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.3%91.9%
 3.6%


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McDermott Elementary School ranks in the bottom 14.5% of Arkansas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 296 students attended McDermott Elementary School.

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

High : Central High School

Students at McDermott Elementary School are 79% African American, 8% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian.


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