D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Stephens Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3700 W 18TH ST, Little Rock, AR 72204
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 23% · Math 24% proficient · 6th 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

38
Repit Score
out of 100
474
Students
enrolled
15.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%6/100reading 9th percentile, math 3rd 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: 29% 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 −20 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 proficiency23% (−20 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency24% (−22 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
Black22%22%reading -4 pts, math -11 pts20th percentile (list)
Low-income22%22%reading -13 pts, math -26 pts5th 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 3700 W 18TH ST
City Little Rock
ZIP Code 72204
District 0509000
NCES School ID 050900000876
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 72204

Understanding the community around Stephens Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $38,581
Per Capita Income $22,564
Poverty Rate 23.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%
High School or Higher 88.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $113,400
Median Rent $923
Owner-Occupied 57.0%
Renter-Occupied 43.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Stephens Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 86.5%
White 4.4%
Hispanic/Latino 4.2%
Two or More Races 3.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 474
Teachers (FTE) 29.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Stephens Elementary?
Stephens Elementary has a Repit School Score of 38 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 Stephens Elementary?
Stephens Elementary has 474 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1.
What grades does Stephens Elementary serve?
Stephens Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Stephens Elementary receive per student?
Stephens Elementary receives $15,987 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Stephens Elementary in 72204 ▼
Avg Home Value
$123,255
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,091
1-Year Change
+6.9%
% Renters
43.0%

Other Schools in 72204

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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