BALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.lrsd.org

403 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bale Elementary School, located on West 32nd Street in Little Rock, Arkansas, is a public school operating under the Little Rock School District (LRSD). The school serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for the transition to middle school. As part of the larger district infrastructure, the school aims to provide equitable educational opportunities and foster a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its local student population.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with state standards, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Bale Elementary typically emphasizes community engagement and parental involvement, which are central pillars of the Little Rock School District’s mission. Families interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or the school’s current performance metrics can access the official district website at [www.lrsd.org](http://www.lrsd.org) for the most up-to-date information regarding school calendars, policies, and extracurricular activities.

403

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	65
Black	304
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	5

Black
304 (75.4 %)
Hispanic
65 (16.1 %)
White
24 (6.0 %)
American Indian
5 (1.2 %)
Two or More
4 (1.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)447-3600
Website:	http://www.lrsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 79