Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bobby G Lester 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 is 28% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bobby G Lester Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bobby G Lester Elementary School's student population of 421 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
421 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Bobby G Lester Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bobby G Lester Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#717 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
45%
19%
White
34%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bobby G Lester Elementary School's ranking?
Bobby G Lester Elementary School is ranked #717 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Bobby G Lester Elementary School?
421 students attend Bobby G Lester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bobby G Lester Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bobby G Lester Elementary School?
Bobby G Lester Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bobby G Lester Elementary School offer ?
Bobby G Lester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bobby G Lester Elementary School part of?
Bobby G Lester Elementary School is part of Jacksonville North Pulaski School District.
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