Serving 238 students in grades 2-3, L. L. Owen 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
L. L. Owen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#773 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
81%
19%
White
15%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L. L. Owen Elementary School's ranking?
L. L. Owen Elementary School is ranked #773 out of 989 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend L. L. Owen Elementary School?
238 students attend L. L. Owen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of L. L. Owen Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of L. L. Owen Elementary School?
L. L. Owen Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does L. L. Owen Elementary School offer ?
L. L. Owen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is L. L. Owen Elementary School part of?
L. L. Owen Elementary School is part of Watson Chapel School District.
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