Meadow Park Elementary School

Summary:

Meadow Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in North Little Rock, Arkansas, serving 499 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the North Little Rock School District, which is ranked 192 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

Meadow Park Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Arkansas elementary schools, with only 25.5% of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 18.6% proficient or better in math, significantly below the state and district averages. The school's high-poverty student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, does not fully explain its poor academic performance, as nearby Lakewood Elementary and Crestwood Elementary, which serve similar demographics, are ranked in the top 100 elementary schools in the state.

Despite Meadow Park's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher-than-average spending per student compared to some nearby schools, the school's challenges appear to be multifaceted and may require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the root causes of its poor academic outcomes. Factors such as teacher quality, curriculum and instructional practices, school leadership, and overall school climate and culture may be contributing to the school's consistently low performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 400 Eureka Gardens Rd
       North Little Rock, AR  72117


(501) 955-3620

District: North Little Rock School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
405th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,580 Help


Students who attend Meadow Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Little Rock Middle School
    North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus
High:    North Little Rock High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  499

Racial breakdown:

African American:
83.8%
Hispanic:
6.4%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Meadow Park Elementary School ranks worse than 81.5% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 4th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the North Little Rock School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (83.8%), Hispanic (6.4%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meadow Park Elementary School is 17.6, which is the 4th best among 9 elementary schools in the North Little Rock School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meadow Park Elementary School is $10,580. 5 elementary schools in the North Little Rock School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

North Little Rock School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Little Rock School District 192nd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meadow Park Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 39.68 291st 411 29.2%
2006 62.05 169th 402 58.0%
2007 57.02 209th 440 52.5%
2008 56.94 208th 439 52.6%
2009 41.89 298th 445 33.0%
2010 53.64 253rd 457 44.6%
2011 44.74 320th 471 32.1%
2012 35.21 367th 468 21.6%
2013 49.35 294th 476 38.2%
2014 16.04 427th 471 9.3%
2015 9.49 452nd 466 3.0%
2016 11.69 466th 494 5.7%
2017 11.25 455th 485 6.2%
2018 12.91 435th 480 9.4%
2019 10.34 449th 488 8.0%
2021 13.85 434th 496 12.5%
2022 12.00 437th 487 10.3%
2023 18.64 415th 492 15.7%
2024 23.44 405th 497 18.5%
See the entire list of Arkansas Elementary School Rankings!

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

Meadow Park 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
Monday, February 5, 2018

Open Quote Teachers turn a blind eye to the little guys being picked on. Like Choked, head slamed into wall kicked picked on called gay you cannot tell me a teacher does not hear this. When asked about cameras then you are told they are not in class, well I am sure its not to hold the teachers accountable. Oh wait but when my child was jumped on in the bus that camera was broke.
The asst principal and principal just make the rehearsed excuses. I wonder how 7 on your side would feel.
Your children are being picked on How will they succeed in life if they feel no one cares anyway. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Meadow Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 135 164 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1989 139 140 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 280
1990 132 142 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1991 141 150 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1992 125 129 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1993 119 124 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1994 117 147 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1995 83 143 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1996 83 143 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1997 63 148 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 212
1998 59 116 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1999 48 129 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 183
2000 47 137 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 190
2001 46 130 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 183
2002 36 118 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2003 36 118 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2004 37 133 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 174
2005 30 160 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2006 28 158 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2007 14 171 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2008 21 182 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2009 19 171 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 201
2010 13 162 0 7 1 0 0 0 183
2011 11 171 2 8 0 0 0 0 192
2012 10 165 2 9 0 0 0 0 186
2013 9 182 0 8 1 0 3 0 203
2014 8 187 1 8 0 0 2 0 206
2015 29 434 1 22 0 0 3 0 489
2016 47 418 0 12 0 0 1 0 478
2017 49 432 0 16 0 0 1 0 498
2018 48 458 0 18 1 0 2 0 527
2019 33 473 1 16 0 0 2 0 525
2020 37 433 2 18 0 0 3 0 493
2021 30 380 1 17 0 0 7 0 435
2022 25 409 2 24 1 0 25 0 486
2023 21 418 0 32 0 0 28 0 499

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 Meadow Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 301 14.2 21.1 n/a
1989 280 15.0 18.6 n/a
1990 275 16.0 17.1 54.9
1991 294 14.8 19.8 54.8
1992 255 13.3 19.1 69
1993 243 13.3 18.3 70
1994 264 13.8 19.1 75.8
1995 227 13.9 16.3 52.9
1996 227 13.9 16.3 52.9
1997 212 13.5 15.7 68.9
1998 177 13.5 13.1 70.1
1999 183 8.0 22.9 78.1
2000 190 11.0 17.3 78.9
2001 183 12.0 15.3 76
2002 157 12.0 13.1 80.3
2003 157 12.0 13.1 80.3
2004 174 11.0 15.8 84.5
2005 195 13.0 15.0 88.7
2006 195 14.0 13.9 83.6
2007 193 17.0 11.4 89.6
2008 212 15.0 14.1 88.7
2009 201 13.0 15.5 91.5
2010 183 14.7 12.2 95.6
2011 192 11.7 16.4 96.4
2012 186 12.5 14.8 98.4
2013 203 11.8 17.1 98.5
2014 206 14.8 13.9 98.1
2015 489 30.0 16.3 96.1
2016 478 29.0 16.4 97.5
2017 498 32.5 15.3 24.1
2018 527 30.2 17.4 50.5
2019 525 27.0 19.4 100
2020 493 30.5 16.1 100
2021 435 29.0 14.9 100
2022 486 28.9 16.7 100
2023 499 28.2 17.6 100

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 Meadow Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 301 14.2 21.1 n/a
1989 280 15.0 18.6 n/a
1990 275 16.0 17.1 54.9
1991 294 14.8 19.8 54.8
1992 255 13.3 19.1 69
1993 243 13.3 18.3 70
1994 264 13.8 19.1 75.8
1995 227 13.9 16.3 52.9
1996 227 13.9 16.3 52.9
1997 212 13.5 15.7 68.9
1998 177 13.5 13.1 70.1
1999 183 8.0 22.9 78.1
2000 190 11.0 17.3 78.9
2001 183 12.0 15.3 76
2002 157 12.0 13.1 80.3
2003 157 12.0 13.1 80.3
2004 174 11.0 15.8 84.5
2005 195 13.0 15.0 88.7
2006 195 14.0 13.9 83.6
2007 193 17.0 11.4 89.6
2008 212 15.0 14.1 88.7
2009 201 13.0 15.5 91.5
2010 183 14.7 12.2 95.6
2011 192 11.7 16.4 96.4
2012 186 12.5 14.8 98.4
2013 203 11.8 17.1 98.5
2014 206 14.8 13.9 98.1
2015 489 30.0 16.3 96.1
2016 478 29.0 16.4 97.5
2017 498 32.5 15.3 24.1
2018 527 30.2 17.4 50.5
2019 525 27.0 19.4 100
2020 493 30.5 16.1 100
2021 435 29.0 14.9 100
2022 486 28.9 16.7 100
2023 499 28.2 17.6 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Meadow Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,797 (26.4%) $7,784 (73.6%) $10,580

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Meadow Park Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 449th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 415th of 492 Elementary schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Meadow Park Elementary School)61.161.8
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English (North Little Rock School District)61.850.1
 11.7%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Meadow Park Elementary School)38.950
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Math (North Little Rock School District)4938.6
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Meadow Park Elementary School)15.317.7
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Science (North Little Rock School District)2822
 6%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Meadow Park Elementary School)13.916.2
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Little Rock School District)28.821.4
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Meadow Park Elementary School)5050
   4th Grade English (North Little Rock School District)57.750.9
 6.8%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Meadow Park Elementary School)32.628.8
 3.8%
   4th Grade Math (North Little Rock School District)39.233.6
 5.6%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Meadow Park Elementary School)2512.6
 12.4%
   4th Grade Science (North Little Rock School District)29.423.9
 5.5%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Meadow Park Elementary School)27.613.8
 13.8%
   4th Grade Reading (North Little Rock School District)36.623.7
 12.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Meadow Park Elementary School)58.652.7
 5.9%
   5th Grade English (North Little Rock School District)63.163.4
 0.3%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Meadow Park Elementary School)13.416.2
 2.8%
   5th Grade Math (North Little Rock School District)34.129.3
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Meadow Park Elementary School)9.713.6
 3.9%
   5th Grade Science (North Little Rock School District)30.124.4
 5.7%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Meadow Park Elementary School)15.821.6
 5.8%
   5th Grade Reading (North Little Rock School District)3329.2
 3.8%
   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 Students525499
 5%
African American473418
 11.6%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1632
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White3321
 36.4%
Two or More Races228
 1300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at Meadow Park Elementary School are 84% African American, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% White.

Meadow Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.5% of Arkansas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 499 students attended Meadow Park Elementary School.


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