Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Romine Interdist. 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
83%
19%
White
3%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Romine Interdist. Elementary School?
223 students attend Romine Interdist. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Romine Interdist. Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Romine Interdist. Elementary School?
Romine Interdist. Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Romine Interdist. Elementary School offer ?
Romine Interdist. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Romine Interdist. Elementary School part of?
Romine Interdist. Elementary School is part of Little Rock School District.
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