Chenal Elementary School

Summary:

Chenal Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Little Rock, Arkansas, serving around 450 students in grades K-5. As part of the Pulaski County Special School District, Chenal Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chenal Elementary significantly outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 57% in English Language Arts, 66.9% in Mathematics, and 63.2% in Science, compared to the district averages of 28.7%, 29%, and 28.8%, respectively. This high academic performance is likely influenced by the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 16.4% to 22.62% over the past three years, which is significantly lower than the district average.

When compared to nearby schools, Chenal Elementary stands out as a high-performing outlier. For instance, Baker Elementary, which is also in the top 20 elementary schools in the state, has lower proficiency rates than Chenal across all subjects and grade levels. In contrast, schools like Lawson Elementary and J.A. Fair K8 Preparatory School, which are within a reasonable distance from Chenal, have significantly lower proficiency rates, highlighting the stark performance gap between these schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 21201 Denny Rd
       Little Rock, AR  72223


(501) 490-2000

District: Pulaski County Special School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
27th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,544 Help


Students who attend Chenal Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  450

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.1%
African American:
18.7%
Asian:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chenal Elementary School ranks better than 94.6% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 2nd 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 91.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.1%), African American (18.7%), Asian (11.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pulaski County Special School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chenal Elementary School is 13.3, which is the 7th best among 16 elementary schools in the Pulaski County Special School District. (See more...)
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Compare Chenal Elementary School employs 33.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chenal Elementary School is $11,544. 12 elementary schools in the Pulaski County Special School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Chenal 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 Chenal Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 76.92 82nd 471 82.6%
2012 79.69 49th 468 89.5%
2013 71.51 119th 476 75.0%
2014 75.06 92nd 471 80.5%
2015 89.41 30th 466 93.6%
2016 93.93 6th 494 98.8%
2017 91.41 18th 485 96.3%
2018 91.65 25th 480 94.8%
2019 92.52 18th 488 96.3%
2021 94.84 15th 496 97.0%
2022 93.19 17th 487 96.5%
2023 92.57 20th 492 95.9%
2024 91.18 27th 497 94.6%
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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
Monday, July 2, 2018

Open Quote Great school with excellent parent involvement and activities. Awesome teachers, especially Miss Spencer in 5th grade. She is always going above and beyond for the kids and both of my kids thrived in her class. Chenal is definitely a school worth considering if you live in the area! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Chenal Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 292 143 11 3 1 n/a n/a 0 450
2010 337 151 18 3 0 0 0 0 509
2011 374 147 31 7 0 0 0 0 559
2012 347 143 36 17 0 2 14 0 559
2013 355 153 33 17 4 2 10 0 574
2014 335 146 35 15 5 1 6 0 543
2015 345 124 31 15 5 1 4 0 525
2016 351 129 43 13 3 1 2 0 542
2017 343 98 52 25 5 1 5 0 529
2018 330 89 49 20 4 0 5 0 497
2019 332 102 37 16 3 0 3 0 493
2020 353 104 0 23 0 0 1 0 481
2021 278 86 46 31 0 1 3 0 445
2022 274 91 40 28 0 2 16 0 451
2023 257 84 51 30 0 2 26 0 450

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 Chenal Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 450 25.0 18.0 24.7
2010 509 31.7 16.4 25.5
2011 559 32.1 17.3 24
2012 559 31.8 17.5 23.4
2013 574 28.8 19.8 27
2014 543 32.1 16.8 27.1
2015 525 36.0 14.5 24.4
2016 542 31.0 17.4 31.4
2017 529 33.5 15.7 15.1
2018 497 33.3 14.8 13.7
2019 493 31.9 15.4 22.7
2020 481 32.9 14.5 25.6
2021 445 30.3 14.6 16.4
2022 451 32.7 13.7 22.6
2023 450 33.6 13.3 22.4

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 Chenal Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 450 25.0 18.0 24.7
2010 509 31.7 16.4 25.5
2011 559 32.1 17.3 24
2012 559 31.8 17.5 23.4
2013 574 28.8 19.8 27
2014 543 32.1 16.8 27.1
2015 525 36.0 14.5 24.4
2016 542 31.0 17.4 31.4
2017 529 33.5 15.7 15.1
2018 497 33.3 14.8 13.7
2019 493 31.9 15.4 22.7
2020 481 32.9 14.5 25.6
2021 445 30.3 14.6 16.4
2022 451 32.7 13.7 22.6
2023 450 33.6 13.3 22.4

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 Chenal Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,951 (16.9%) $9,594 (83.1%) $11,544

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chenal 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 18th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 20th of 492 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Chenal Elementary School)8884.4
 3.6%
   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 (Chenal Elementary School)78.677.9
 0.7%
   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 (Chenal Elementary School)58.761.1
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Science (Pulaski County Special School District)43.930.9
 13%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Chenal Elementary School)61.357.2
 4.1%
   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 (Chenal Elementary School)83.776
 7.7%
   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 (Chenal Elementary School)82.577.3
 5.2%
   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 (Chenal Elementary School)69.850.6
 19.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pulaski County Special School District)44.536.5
 8%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Chenal Elementary School)72.162.7
 9.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Pulaski County Special School District)49.343.3
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Chenal Elementary School)90.289.3
 0.9%
   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 (Chenal Elementary School)78.370.7
 7.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pulaski County Special School District)4541.4
 3.6%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Chenal Elementary School)65.260
 5.2%
   5th Grade Science (Pulaski County Special School District)38.330
 8.3%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Chenal Elementary School)6261.5
 0.5%
   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 Students493450
 8.7%
African American10284
 17.6%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian3751
 37.8%
Hispanic1630
 87.5%
Pacific Islander02
White332257
 22.6%
Two or More Races326
 766.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.7%22.4%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chenal Elementary School

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

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

Yes. Chenal Elementary School ranks in the top 5.4% of Arkansas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 450 students attended Chenal Elementary School.

Students at Chenal Elementary School are 57% White, 19% African American, 11% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.


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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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