Overview
MCDERMOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. The school enrolls 262 students. It is part of the LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arkansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
262 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictLITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
County5119
CityLITTLE ROCK
ZIP72207
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID050900000622
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment262
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %92%
State Avg71%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)