Pulaski Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Pulaski Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school in Little Rock, Arkansas, serving 271 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Little Rock School District, which is ranked 189 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pulaski Heights Elementary School consistently outperforms the Little Rock School District and the state of Arkansas in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 50.7% of Pulaski Heights students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 26.1% for the district and 33.8% for the state. The school has a strong track record of high rankings and ratings from SchoolDigger, with a 3- or 4-star rating over the past 10 years, indicating it is among the top-performing schools in Arkansas. Additionally, Pulaski Heights Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.3 to 18 students per teacher, and higher spending per student at $11,254 in the 2018-2019 school year.

Pulaski Heights Elementary School significantly outperforms nearby schools in the Little Rock School District, such as M.L. King Elementary and Stephens Elementary, which have much lower academic proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels. This may be due in part to the school's relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 39.33% to 47.6% over the past three years, which is lower than the district average. While Pulaski Heights Elementary School is a high-performing institution, there is still room for improvement, particularly in mathematics, where proficiency rates are lower than in English Language Arts and Reading.


Detail:

Public K-5

 319 N Pine St
       Little Rock, AR  72205


(501) 447-5900

District: Little Rock School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
183rd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,254 Help


Students who attend Pulaski Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pulaski Heights Middle School
High:    Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  271

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.9%
African American:
38.4%
Hispanic:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pulaski Heights Elementary School ranks better than 63.2% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 6th 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 62.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Pulaski Heights Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Little Rock School District. Racial makeup is: White (53.9%), African American (38.4%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pulaski Heights Elementary School is 18. 14 elementary schools in the Little Rock School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pulaski Heights Elementary School is $11,254. 17 elementary schools in the Little Rock School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pulaski Heights 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 Pulaski Heights Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 75.45 79th 411 80.8%
2006 62.94 161st 402 60.0%
2007 55.50 219th 440 50.2%
2008 52.03 250th 439 43.1%
2009 51.30 265th 445 40.4%
2010 59.94 202nd 457 55.8%
2011 56.23 243rd 471 48.4%
2012 44.16 322nd 468 31.2%
2013 47.90 300th 476 37.0%
2014 41.41 334th 471 29.1%
2015 64.26 138th 466 70.4%
2016 69.54 118th 494 76.1%
2017 78.51 77th 485 84.1%
2018 70.28 137th 480 71.5%
2019 66.79 162nd 488 66.8%
2021 77.30 99th 496 80.0%
2022 82.81 67th 487 86.2%
2023 71.26 140th 492 71.5%
2024 62.91 183rd 497 63.2%
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 citizen
Saturday, July 15, 2017

Open Quote I keep up with this school because my niece is the Principal there now. She has wanted to be a Principal for some time. Before becoming an admistrator she was an elementart music teacher. I have watched the school from a distance and have seen subtle and not so subtle changes taking place that have been encouraging to students and staff. I am so proud of Anna and her "ownership" of PHES! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, November 14, 2014

Open Quote Great, caring teachers, strong PTA, diverse student population, couldn't ask for more. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pulaski Heights Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 84 256 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1989 98 226 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 325
1990 87 218 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 307
1991 108 211 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1992 151 185 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1993 173 198 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1994 197 190 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1995 207 189 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1996 207 189 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1997 200 245 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1998 202 254 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1999 186 240 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2000 127 173 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2001 139 164 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2002 139 134 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2003 139 134 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2004 134 140 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2005 137 140 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2006 167 152 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2007 171 135 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2008 153 145 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2009 158 141 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2010 180 149 8 5 0 0 0 0 342
2011 167 142 10 7 1 0 6 0 333
2012 173 133 9 10 0 0 3 0 328
2013 184 155 5 13 0 0 11 0 368
2014 178 159 12 15 0 0 5 0 369
2015 164 148 8 19 0 0 5 0 344
2016 155 133 8 15 0 2 7 0 320
2017 152 129 6 11 0 2 4 0 304
2018 151 112 6 10 0 2 4 0 285
2019 143 116 6 13 0 1 1 0 280
2020 146 116 5 13 0 0 1 0 281
2021 146 102 3 9 0 0 0 0 260
2022 147 80 4 7 1 0 0 0 239
2023 146 104 7 9 3 0 2 0 271

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 Pulaski Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 340 20.0 17.0 n/a
1989 325 17.0 19.1 n/a
1990 307 19.0 16.1 58.3
1991 325 20.0 16.2 48.3
1992 342 20.0 17.1 47.4
1993 379 19.0 19.9 46.7
1994 398 21.7 18.3 41.7
1995 406 22.0 18.5 34.2
1996 406 22.0 18.5 34.2
1997 454 23.2 19.6 42.7
1998 464 23.2 20.0 43.1
1999 437 19.6 22.3 47.1
2000 306 14.0 21.9 44.1
2001 310 14.0 22.1 42.3
2002 284 15.0 18.9 37.7
2003 284 15.0 18.9 37.7
2004 285 14.0 20.4 40.7
2005 286 19.0 15.1 43.4
2006 334 18.0 18.6 43.4
2007 323 23.0 14.0 45.8
2008 318 21.0 15.1 48.4
2009 315 17.0 18.5 43.5
2010 342 19.3 19.0 47.4
2011 333 20.2 16.4 49.8
2012 328 19.1 17.1 49.4
2013 368 19.8 18.5 51.4
2014 369 19.7 18.6 51.5
2015 344 21.0 16.3 57
2016 320 21.0 15.2 52.8
2017 304 20.4 14.8 26.6
2018 285 17.1 16.6 20.4
2019 280 13.8 20.2 49.6
2020 281 16.0 17.4 45.6
2021 260 15.7 16.5 42.7
2022 239 14.6 16.3 39.3
2023 271 15.0 18.0 47.6

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 Pulaski Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 340 20.0 17.0 n/a
1989 325 17.0 19.1 n/a
1990 307 19.0 16.1 58.3
1991 325 20.0 16.2 48.3
1992 342 20.0 17.1 47.4
1993 379 19.0 19.9 46.7
1994 398 21.7 18.3 41.7
1995 406 22.0 18.5 34.2
1996 406 22.0 18.5 34.2
1997 454 23.2 19.6 42.7
1998 464 23.2 20.0 43.1
1999 437 19.6 22.3 47.1
2000 306 14.0 21.9 44.1
2001 310 14.0 22.1 42.3
2002 284 15.0 18.9 37.7
2003 284 15.0 18.9 37.7
2004 285 14.0 20.4 40.7
2005 286 19.0 15.1 43.4
2006 334 18.0 18.6 43.4
2007 323 23.0 14.0 45.8
2008 318 21.0 15.1 48.4
2009 315 17.0 18.5 43.5
2010 342 19.3 19.0 47.4
2011 333 20.2 16.4 49.8
2012 328 19.1 17.1 49.4
2013 368 19.8 18.5 51.4
2014 369 19.7 18.6 51.5
2015 344 21.0 16.3 57
2016 320 21.0 15.2 52.8
2017 304 20.4 14.8 26.6
2018 285 17.1 16.6 20.4
2019 280 13.8 20.2 49.6
2020 281 16.0 17.4 45.6
2021 260 15.7 16.5 42.7
2022 239 14.6 16.3 39.3
2023 271 15.0 18.0 47.6

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 Pulaski Heights Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,620 (14.4%) $9,634 (85.6%) $11,254

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pulaski Heights Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 162nd of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 140th of 492 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Pulaski Heights Elementary School)79.271.1
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English (Little Rock School District)61.551.9
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Pulaski Heights Elementary School)64.648.9
 15.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Little Rock School District)51.340.7
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Pulaski Heights Elementary School)52.142.2
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Science (Little Rock School District)30.426.9
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Pulaski Heights Elementary School)52.131.1
 21%
   3rd Grade Reading (Little Rock School District)30.926.6
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Pulaski Heights Elementary School)65.976.5
 10.6%
   4th Grade English (Little Rock School District)57.151.8
 5.3%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Pulaski Heights Elementary School)43.252.9
 9.7%
   4th Grade Math (Little Rock School District)41.635.6
 6%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Pulaski Heights Elementary School)29.645.1
 15.5%
   4th Grade Science (Little Rock School District)32.930
 2.9%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Pulaski Heights Elementary School)47.758.8
 11.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Little Rock School District)37.735.5
 2.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Pulaski Heights Elementary School)79.369.4
 9.9%
   5th Grade English (Little Rock School District)62.359.8
 2.5%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Pulaski Heights Elementary School)62.253
 9.2%
   5th Grade Math (Little Rock School District)3824.2
 13.8%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Pulaski Heights Elementary School)58.546.9
 11.6%
   5th Grade Science (Little Rock School District)3123.6
 7.4%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Pulaski Heights Elementary School)64.153
 11.1%
   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 Students280271
 3.2%
African American116104
 10.3%
American Indian03
Asian67
 16.7%
Hispanic139
 30.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White143146
 2.1%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.6%47.6%
 2%


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Students who attend Pulaski Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pulaski Heights Middle School
High : Central High School

Pulaski Heights Elementary School ranks 183rd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Pulaski Heights Elementary School are 54% White, 38% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 271 students attended Pulaski Heights Elementary School.


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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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