DON ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.lrsd.org

1,004 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Don Roberts Elementary School, located in the western area of Little Rock, Arkansas, is a prominent institution within the Little Rock School District. The school is known for fostering a structured academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum development while encouraging student engagement through various extracurricular activities. As a hub for families in the 72223 zip code, it prides itself on maintaining a strong sense of community, with a focus on cultivating both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of its diverse student body.

Beyond its focus on standard academics, Don Roberts Elementary is frequently recognized for its commitment to high educational standards and its active parent-teacher involvement. The school utilizes its position within the Little Rock School District to leverage district-wide resources and technology, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school. With a mission rooted in student success and supportive instruction, the school remains a key educational pillar for the neighborhoods it serves.

1,004

Total Students

52.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DON ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	604
Hispanic	23
Black	189
Asian	178
Two or More	4
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
604 (60.2 %)
Black
189 (18.8 %)
Asian
178 (17.7 %)
Hispanic
23 (2.3 %)
American Indian
5 (0.5 %)
Two or More
4 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)447-2500
Website:	http://www.lrsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	1,004
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	213
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	104

* 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 155

Grade 1 144

Grade 2 178

Grade 3 199

Grade 4 183

Grade 5 145