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ROBERT L. DAVIS ELEM. SCHOOL

12001 COUNTY LINE RD, ALEXANDER, AR 72002BRYANT SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
491
Students
Total enrolled
$10,724
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 25% vs nat'l
16.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 6% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 12% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 491 students in grades KG–05 in ALEXANDER, Arkansas.
25% below average funding
District spends $10,724 per pupil, 25% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ROBERT L. DAVIS ELEM. SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary in ALEXANDER, Arkansas, serving grades KG–05 with 491 students. The district invests $10,724 per student — 25% below the national average of $14,347, with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at ROBERT L. DAVIS ELEM. SCHOOL

491
Total Students
16.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
70%
Free Lunch
30
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution252 male · 239 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility70%
National avg 52% · 345 students
Student Composition
45%
19%
29%
Asian1%
White45%
Hispanic / Latino19%
Black29%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 050369001407

Academic Outcomes at ROBERT L. DAVIS ELEM. SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 51th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 72002

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,724Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$10,724
State avg
$14,269
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,718
Student Support$2,037
Administration$1,287
Operations$1,609
Other$1,072
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $10,724 spent per student, an estimated $4,751 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
49%
36%
State government
49.1%
Local (property tax)
35.7%
Federal programs
15.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $10,724/student, 25% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
BRYANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHILL FARM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSPRINGHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+3 more
↓
Middle
BRYANT MIDDLE SCHOOLBETHEL MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountySaline County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBRYANT SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (501)455-5672
NCES ID: 050369001407
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ALEXANDER seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in BRYANT SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL
2,199 students · 10–12
47% FRL
Other
BRYANT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1,634 students · 08–09
51% FRL
Mid
BRYANT MIDDLE SCHOOL
786 students · 06–07
63% FRL
Elem
BRYANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
771 students · PK–05
51% FRL
Mid
BETHEL MIDDLE SCHOOL
709 students · 06–07
● 44 opp43% FRL
Elem
PARKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
604 students · KG–05
56% FRL
Elem
HILL FARM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
594 students · KG–05
69% FRL
Elem
SPRINGHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
559 students · KG–05
● 44 opp33% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
12001 COUNTY LINE RD, ALEXANDER, AR 72002
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.