Serving 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bayou Meto 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayou Meto Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bayou Meto Elementary School's student population of 464 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Bayou Meto 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 Bayou Meto Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#694 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
20%
19%
White
63%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayou Meto Elementary School's ranking?
Bayou Meto Elementary School is ranked #694 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Bayou Meto Elementary School often compared to?
Bayou Meto Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maumelle Charter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Bayou Meto Elementary School?
464 students attend Bayou Meto Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bayou Meto Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayou Meto Elementary School?
Bayou Meto Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bayou Meto Elementary School offer ?
Bayou Meto Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bayou Meto Elementary School part of?
Bayou Meto Elementary School is part of Jacksonville North Pulaski School District.
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