D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Otter Creek Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 16000 OTTER CREEK PARKWAY, Little Rock, AR 72209
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 33% · Math 38% proficient · 20th percentile in Arkansas
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Arkansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
402
Students
enrolled
17.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%20/100reading 26th percentile, math 14th percentile among Arkansas elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 20% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Arkansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −24 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Arkansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency33% (−10 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency38% (−8 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Arkansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black37%42%reading +11 pts, math +9 pts67th percentile (list)
Hispanic15%25%reading -21 pts, math -26 pts3rd percentile (list)
Low-income32%37%reading -3 pts, math -11 pts21st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 16000 OTTER CREEK PARKWAY
City Little Rock
ZIP Code 72209
District 0509000
NCES School ID 050900001384
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 72209

Understanding the community around Otter Creek Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $40,161
Per Capita Income $19,957
Poverty Rate 23.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 10.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.5%
High School or Higher 83.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $92,100
Median Rent $899
Owner-Occupied 45.3%
Renter-Occupied 54.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Otter Creek Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 64.7%
Hispanic/Latino 21.6%
White 7.7%
Two or More Races 3.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian 2.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 402
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Otter Creek Elementary School?
Otter Creek Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Otter Creek Elementary School?
Otter Creek Elementary School has 402 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1.
What grades does Otter Creek Elementary School serve?
Otter Creek Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Otter Creek Elementary School receive per student?
Otter Creek Elementary School receives $15,987 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Otter Creek Elementary School in 72209 ▼
Avg Home Value
$113,870
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,222
1-Year Change
+5.7%
% Renters
54.7%

Other Schools in 72209

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026