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Wakefield Elementary School

75 Westminister Dr
Little Rock, AR 72209
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 481 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wakefield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in AR
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Wakefield Elementary School's student population of 481 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
481 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Wakefield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wakefield Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#760 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wakefield Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wakefield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wakefield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wakefield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wakefield Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Wakefield Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wakefield Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2000-01 school year data.
Hispanic
36%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wakefield Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
58%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wakefield Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wakefield Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wakefield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wakefield Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Wakefield Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wakefield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wakefield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wakefield Elementary School's ranking?
Wakefield Elementary School is ranked #760 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Wakefield Elementary School?
481 students attend Wakefield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Wakefield Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wakefield Elementary School?
Wakefield Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wakefield Elementary School offer ?
Wakefield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wakefield Elementary School part of?
Wakefield Elementary School is part of Little Rock School District.
In what neighborhood is Wakefield Elementary School located?
Wakefield Elementary School is located in the Wakefield neighborhood of Little Rock, AR.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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