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Forest Park Elementary School vs. Baker Elementary School

Should you attend Forest Park Elementary School or Baker Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Forest Park Elementary School
1600 N Tyler St
Little Rock, AR 72207
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Baker Elementary School
15001 Kanis Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Forest Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Baker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Baker Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
387 students
392 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Forest Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Baker Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Forest Park Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Baker Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Forest Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Baker Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Forest Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Little Rock School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Baker Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pulaski County Special School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#30 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 5%)
#5 out of 989 schools in AR
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Forest Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Baker Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in AR)
75-79%
(Top 1% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Little Rock School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pulaski County Special School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 5% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 1% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Little Rock School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pulaski County Special School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 5% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 1% in AR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Little Rock School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baker Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pulaski County Special School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Forest Park Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Baker Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
19
23
Kindergarten Students
73
66
Grade 1 Students
50
67
Grade 2 Students
72
61
Grade 3 Students
72
72
Grade 4 Students
45
53
Grade 5 Students
56
50

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Forest Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Little Rock School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
n/a
% Asian
4%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Forest Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Little Rock School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Baker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pulaski County Special School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Forest Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Little Rock School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Baker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pulaski County Special School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
23%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Forest Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Little Rock School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Baker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pulaski County Special School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
66%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Forest Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Little Rock School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Baker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pulaski County Special School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Forest Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Little Rock School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Baker Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pulaski County Special School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.51
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Forest Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Little Rock School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Baker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pulaski County Special School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Forest Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Little Rock School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Baker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pulaski County Special School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Forest Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Little Rock School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Baker Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pulaski County Special School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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