Joe T. Robinson Elementary School

Summary:

Joe T. Robinson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Little Rock, Arkansas, serving 338 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Pulaski County Special School District.

The school faces several challenges, including lower-than-average test scores, with only 28.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 24.8% in Math, compared to state averages of 33.8% and 36.4%, respectively. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, with 32.84% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the student-teacher ratio is generally in line with district and state averages, the school's spending per student of $14,490 is higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Pine Forest Elementary School, Joe T. Robinson Elementary School performs worse on standardized tests. The differences are even more stark when compared to higher-performing schools in the area, like Don Roberts Elementary School, which ranks 8th out of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. Additionally, Joe T. Robinson Elementary School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 123rd out of 471 in 2013-2014 to 350th out of 497 in 2023-2024, suggesting a concerning trend of declining academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 21600 Hwy 10
       Little Rock, AR  72223


(501) 868-2420

District: Pulaski County Special School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
350th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,490 Help


Students who attend Joe T. Robinson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Joe T. Robinson Middle School
High:    Joe T. Robinson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  338

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.2%
African American:
35.8%
Hispanic:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Joe T. Robinson Elementary School ranks worse than 70.4% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 9th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Pulaski County Special School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.2%), African American (35.8%), Hispanic (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joe T. Robinson Elementary School is 14.8, which is the 8th best among 16 elementary schools in the Pulaski County Special School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joe T. Robinson Elementary School is $14,490, which is the 6th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Pulaski County Special School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Joe T. Robinson Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pulaski County Special School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pulaski County Special School District 173rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Joe T. Robinson Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 62.48 162nd 411 60.6%
2006 41.60 278th 402 30.8%
2007 41.71 297th 440 32.5%
2008 43.37 301st 439 31.4%
2009 61.13 194th 445 56.4%
2010 53.77 251st 457 45.1%
2011 59.56 221st 471 53.1%
2012 78.75 57th 468 87.8%
2013 66.65 157th 476 67.0%
2014 70.19 123rd 471 73.9%
2015 52.05 205th 466 56.0%
2016 52.30 245th 494 50.4%
2017 64.48 154th 485 68.2%
2018 56.53 224th 480 53.3%
2019 68.11 145th 488 70.3%
2021 56.79 230th 496 53.6%
2022 67.98 149th 487 69.4%
2023 64.63 169th 492 65.7%
2024 34.96 350th 497 29.6%
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 parent
Thursday, March 15, 2018

Open Quote We have absolutely loved Robinson Elementary! The school is smaller than most, but it has a warm and inviting feel as soon as you arrive. The teachers are amazing, and the newly renovated interior makes the very mature school seem like new again. They also have a great extended day program that is open from 6:30am until 6:00pm which is so helpful to busy parents. They do such fun and educational activities with the students in the extended day program too! I would highly recommend this hidden gem to other families! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Joe T. Robinson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 378 92 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1989 379 95 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 474
1990 352 97 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1991 335 97 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1992 339 100 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1993 310 104 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 420
1994 312 98 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1995 291 96 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1996 291 96 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1997 302 80 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1998 308 94 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 403
1999 305 86 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2000 301 76 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 382
2001 293 102 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 399
2002 261 101 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2003 261 101 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2004 230 107 4 23 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2005 230 111 9 19 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2006 236 106 4 25 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2007 227 98 2 24 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2008 253 77 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2009 182 66 2 22 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2010 160 69 2 25 3 0 0 0 259
2011 134 59 5 23 0 0 4 0 225
2012 123 49 1 20 0 0 5 0 198
2013 122 54 4 20 4 0 3 0 207
2014 119 59 6 27 3 0 2 0 216
2015 116 52 9 13 0 0 12 0 202
2016 99 54 11 14 0 0 10 0 188
2017 111 60 13 20 0 0 4 0 208
2018 131 56 9 17 0 0 8 0 221
2019 150 59 8 20 0 0 10 0 247
2020 142 54 11 18 1 0 21 0 247
2021 133 61 6 16 1 0 13 0 230
2022 140 80 8 18 2 0 15 0 263
2023 163 121 13 20 2 0 19 0 338

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 Joe T. Robinson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 470 22.0 21.3 n/a
1989 474 23.0 20.6 n/a
1990 450 23.0 19.5 22.4
1991 433 21.9 19.7 20.6
1992 443 22.0 20.1 26
1993 420 21.0 20.0 33.6
1994 411 21.0 19.6 33.6
1995 387 22.0 17.6 28.7
1996 387 22.0 17.6 28.7
1997 382 21.9 17.4 33.2
1998 403 21.9 18.4 31
1999 391 17.0 23.0 37.3
2000 382 16.0 23.9 39.8
2001 399 21.0 19.0 41.1
2002 380 22.0 17.3 46.6
2003 380 22.0 17.3 46.6
2004 364 22.0 16.5 41.5
2005 369 22.0 16.8 47.2
2006 371 21.0 17.7 48.2
2007 351 24.0 14.6 47.9
2008 351 29.0 12.1 49.9
2009 272 22.0 12.4 61.4
2010 259 20.4 12.9 68
2011 225 17.1 13.1 64
2012 198 12.7 15.5 58.6
2013 207 13.7 15.0 66.2
2014 216 16.0 13.4 64.8
2015 202 16.0 12.6 68.3
2016 188 16.0 11.7 72.9
2017 208 21.1 9.8 29.8
2018 221 19.2 11.5 20.4
2019 247 14.7 16.7 42.1
2020 247 17.9 13.7 45.3
2021 230 15.9 14.4 27.4
2022 263 20.4 12.8 32.7
2023 338 22.8 14.8 32.8

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 Joe T. Robinson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 470 22.0 21.3 n/a
1989 474 23.0 20.6 n/a
1990 450 23.0 19.5 22.4
1991 433 21.9 19.7 20.6
1992 443 22.0 20.1 26
1993 420 21.0 20.0 33.6
1994 411 21.0 19.6 33.6
1995 387 22.0 17.6 28.7
1996 387 22.0 17.6 28.7
1997 382 21.9 17.4 33.2
1998 403 21.9 18.4 31
1999 391 17.0 23.0 37.3
2000 382 16.0 23.9 39.8
2001 399 21.0 19.0 41.1
2002 380 22.0 17.3 46.6
2003 380 22.0 17.3 46.6
2004 364 22.0 16.5 41.5
2005 369 22.0 16.8 47.2
2006 371 21.0 17.7 48.2
2007 351 24.0 14.6 47.9
2008 351 29.0 12.1 49.9
2009 272 22.0 12.4 61.4
2010 259 20.4 12.9 68
2011 225 17.1 13.1 64
2012 198 12.7 15.5 58.6
2013 207 13.7 15.0 66.2
2014 216 16.0 13.4 64.8
2015 202 16.0 12.6 68.3
2016 188 16.0 11.7 72.9
2017 208 21.1 9.8 29.8
2018 221 19.2 11.5 20.4
2019 247 14.7 16.7 42.1
2020 247 17.9 13.7 45.3
2021 230 15.9 14.4 27.4
2022 263 20.4 12.8 32.7
2023 338 22.8 14.8 32.8

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 Joe T. Robinson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,892 (20.0%) $11,599 (80.0%) $14,490

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Joe T. Robinson 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 145th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 169th of 492 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Joe T. Robinson Elementary School)91.164.6
 26.5%
   3rd Grade English (Pulaski County Special School District)77.463.7
 13.7%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Joe T. Robinson Elementary School)67.745.9
 21.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pulaski County Special School District)62.250.1
 12.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Joe T. Robinson Elementary School)55.929.2
 26.7%
   3rd Grade Science (Pulaski County Special School District)43.930.9
 13%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Joe T. Robinson Elementary School)4739.6
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pulaski County Special School District)42.132.8
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Joe T. Robinson Elementary School)63.677.5
 13.9%
   4th Grade English (Pulaski County Special School District)71.161.9
 9.2%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Joe T. Robinson Elementary School)45.457.2
 11.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pulaski County Special School District)54.348.2
 6.1%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Joe T. Robinson Elementary School)45.451
 5.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pulaski County Special School District)44.536.5
 8%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Joe T. Robinson Elementary School)45.557.2
 11.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Pulaski County Special School District)49.343.3
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Joe T. Robinson Elementary School)76.569.5
 7%
   5th Grade English (Pulaski County Special School District)73.371.8
 1.5%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Joe T. Robinson Elementary School)47.133.3
 13.8%
   5th Grade Math (Pulaski County Special School District)4541.4
 3.6%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Joe T. Robinson Elementary School)55.938.9
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Pulaski County Special School District)38.330
 8.3%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Joe T. Robinson Elementary School)52.944.4
 8.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Pulaski County Special School District)39.537.8
 1.7%
   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 Students247338
 36.8%
African American59121
 105.1%
American Indian02
Asian813
 62.5%
Hispanic2020
Pacific Islander00
White150163
 8.7%
Two or More Races1019
 90%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.1%32.8%
 9.3%


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Students at Joe T. Robinson Elementary School are 48% White, 36% African American, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Students who attend Joe T. Robinson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Joe T. Robinson Middle School
High : Joe T. Robinson High School

Joe T. Robinson Elementary School ranks 350th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 338 students attended Joe T. Robinson Elementary School.


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