BOOKER ARTS MAGNET ELEM. SCH.
BOOKER ARTS MAGNET ELEM. SCH. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in LITTLE ROCK, AR with about 443 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, BOOKER ARTS MAGNET ELEM. SCH. has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School, located on Barber Street in Little Rock, Arkansas, operates as part of the Little Rock School District. As a magnet school, it distinguishes itself by integrating a robust arts-infused curriculum into its academic programming. The school is designed to foster both intellectual growth and creative expression, providing students with unique opportunities to engage in disciplines such as music, visual arts, dance, and theater alongside their core academic subjects.
By emphasizing the arts, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational environment that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and self-expression. The institution serves the local community by offering specialized instruction that goes beyond traditional classroom learning, making it a distinct choice for families in the district who are looking for a creative academic focus for their children.
For more information, contact BOOKER ARTS MAGNET ELEM. SCH. at (501) 447-3800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72206
(501) 447-3800
http://www.lrsd.org
BOOKER ARTS MAGNET ELEM. SCH. is a public Title I school in LITTLE ROCK, AR with about 443 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 443
- Teachers:
- 31.16
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 443 students
- Black or African American
- 69.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.1%
- White
- 8.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 53.3%
- Male
- 46.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.