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Little Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 758 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 21, 2013

This is the best school I could ask for my 9 year old to attend. They have met and exceeded any and all expectations. I have had my daughter in 3 previous schools and have gotten soo frustrated with the lack of concern and care and dedication. I am soo happy I have found this school, and am able to transfer her to this school. I just wish I could find a house to rent in this school area so it wasn't quite a drive to get her to school. All I can say is I LOVE THIS SCHOOL!!! It's the BEST!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2012

We LOVE this school! We just moved here from another state and have been welcomed with open arms. The school staff is awesome. Wonderful principal & asst. principal. So thankful for such a great school!!!!!!!!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 10, 2011

I love this school! I have my child on transfer every year so he can go here with family. My son graduated the 1st grade this year. His teacher was Meg Anderson and might I say I wish all teachers were as wonderful as she is. She genuinely cares about her students and pays attention to their intelligence level. She did more to challenge my son every day than most teachers would. On his last day of school he was easily doing second grade math.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 10, 2011

This is a great school. I have my child on transfer so that he can go here with family, and I think it's well worth it. My son graduated first grade this year. His teacher was Ms. Meg Anderson and I wish all teachers were as wonderful as she is! She truly cares about her students and does a lot to challenge them every day, for example, on the last day of school my son was easily working on 2nd grade math! I couldn't be more proud. Little Elementary easily deserves 5 stars in all areas.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 6, 2010

Two of my children started attending Little this year and the difference between their old school (Williams) is night and day. They are so much more happy with the treatment they have received from the whole staff and they are challenged more by the curriculum. So far, Little has been a great change for them educationally and socially and I think they will benefit greatly from having a better learning atmosphere provided at Little.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2009

I love this School!! my both girls goes to this School, the teachers are very nice each of them have a excelente experience that makes this School one of the best School on this district....
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 19, 2008

I love Little Elementary! My son is in pre-k with Mrs. Matthews and Ms. Amy they are wonderful teachers! He loves school and he loves to learn. Great School!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 21, 2008

The PTA is very involved. They do tons of activities and seem to have really great, established relationship with the administration. I'm impressed!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 30, 2008

Teachers are rude and the school has a problem controlling unruly children. The structure of the curriculum is unacceptable.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 7, 2008

Both of my children attended Little from K-6th grades. The faculty and staff are exceptional and always kept me informed of academic progress. My son had special needs and the teachers went 'above and beyond' to help him. Great school, great teachers, great administration.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 21, 2008

Little Elementary has been a great joy to my children's education and lives. The entire staff of admins and teachers are very helpful! All of my children's needs have been meet and then some. Great Great School! Kuddos!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 30, 2007

We just finished our first year there, my daughter was in Kindergarten. I was very impressed with how much she learned and how in the loop I was kept re: her progress and suggestions made for us to help her succeed. I love the school so far and am glad we moved into the area to attend it.
—Submitted by G H, a parent


Posted October 14, 2005

Little Elementary is a great school. My son attended the school for Pre-K and Kindergarten. He has learn a lot from the schoo.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 8, 2005

I have a friend whose son attends Little and they have been very impressed with the way the school met this gifted learning needs
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 17, 2005

Little is a great school. My daughter is in Third grade and absolutely adores her teachers. She scored very well on the Taks test and is looking forward to the Math Taks. Many thanks to Mrs. Lindley and her staff for doing such a great job.
—Submitted by Johnson Pamela, a parent


Posted May 8, 2004

This is my children's first year at Little. This school has a great staff and principal. It is so great to see a school that is so dedicated to the children, not only in their education but in having fun as well. My kids love going to school everyday.
—Submitted by S. Rios, a parent


Posted November 3, 2003

We moved this summer and changed from another school in AISD to J B Little. The difference is night and day! The involvement of children, staff and parents make this school a success.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 29, 2003

I went to Little for 6 years and I would highly reccommend Little to anyone who wants their child to go to a awesome school! The 6th grade teachers are so awesome and I miss it so much! Mrs.Davidson rocks! -Lindsay-
—Submitted by a former student


Posted August 10, 2003

J.B. Little is an outstanding public school. Parent and staff involvement are the keys to a successful educational experience. You can't ask for a better group of administrators or teachers. I have 3 children at J.B. Little who are very proud of their school and actually enjoy going everyday. Thanks for all the dedication and hard work the J.B. Little staff does for their students and parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 5, 2003

I have a daughter going in to the second grade at Little. Our experience here has been awesome. Mrs. Lindley is an excellent Principal and the teachers here are outstanding. Thanks for your hard work!


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
98%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
92%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 82% in 2011.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2011.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
90%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
98%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students91%
Female89%
Male94%
Black or African American92%
Asian86%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education89%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students92%
Female94%
Male89%
Black or African American83%
Asian100%
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education90%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students91%
Female91%
Male90%
Black or African American75%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students89%
Female86%
Male92%
Black or African American76%
Asian100%
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education40%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Writing

All Students97%
Female96%
Male97%
Black or African American88%
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education88%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education100%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students96%
Female97%
Male94%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education89%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students92%
Female98%
Male86%
Black or African American56%
Asian100%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Exemplary".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 63% 34%
Hispanic 14% 48%
Black 12% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 10% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 3%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 7%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 28%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 5%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 13%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 22%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 20%N/A23%
21 or more years 41%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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3721 Little Rd
Arlington, TX 76016
Phone: (682) 867-3300

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