The Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, is a state-run public school in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, serving blind and vision impaired students of kindergarten through high school grades through residential, day school, and part-time enrollment programs.
Serving 30 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Arkansas School For The Blind 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (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 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School's student population of 30 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
30 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1859
School Motto
It's all about the kids
School Rankings
Arkansas School For The Blind 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 Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School is 0.57, which is less 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
#876 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
26%
19%
White
60%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School's ranking?
Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School is ranked #876 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School often compared to?
Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amboy Elementary School, Ark Virtual Academy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School?
30 students attend Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School?
Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School offer ?
Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School part of?
Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School is part of Arkansas School For The Blind School District.
In what neighborhood is Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School located?
Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School 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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