Arkansas School for the Deaf is a state-run public school in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, serving deaf and hard of hearing students through residential, day school, and part-time enrollment programs. It was founded in 1850.
Serving 104 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, School For The Deaf 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School For The Deaf's student population of 104 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
104 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1849
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
School For The Deaf 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 School For The Deaf is 0.66, 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
#980 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
33%
19%
White
46%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Arkansas School For The Deaf School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Leopard
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School For The Deaf's ranking?
School For The Deaf is ranked #980 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of School For The Deaf?
The graduation rate of School For The Deaf is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend School For The Deaf?
104 students attend School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of School For The Deaf students are White, 33% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School For The Deaf?
School For The Deaf has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does School For The Deaf offer ?
School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School For The Deaf part of?
School For The Deaf is part of Arkansas School For The Deaf School District.
In what neighborhood is School For The Deaf located?
School For The Deaf is located in the Capitol View Stifft Station neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 2 other public schools located in Capitol View Stifft Station.
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