It's a school that loves children and wants all children to learn.
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Posted by a teacher on 09/17/09
My daughter is in first grade, having attended Booker last year for kindergarten. The teachers I've met, including her classroom teachers, have all been wonderful. The principal, Dr. Carson, is a class act, as is the vice principal. They concentrate on a solid academic curriculum with the arts in a supplementary
... Read more role, as it should be. Their behavior incentive programs seem to work (important in a school twice the size of some of the other elementary schools in town). The school isn't as well-equipped with the latest technology as some of the other schools, and this is an area they're hoping to receive enough funding to improve on. The PTA has been very active in past years but not so much last year; we're hoping to bounce back this year. Go Jaguars! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/26/09
My son went to Booker from 1st through 5th grade. My daughter went to Booker from K through 3rd grade. We loved Booker!!! The teachers were extremely loving, and helpful. The Principal, Dr. Carson, and the Asst. Principal, Ms. Willingham, were always so sweet to us, whether we were at school or
... Read more we ran into them away from school. Even after my son graduated from Elementary school, they still inquired as to how he was doing. They genuinely love their students! I wish all schools were like Booker! My kids have transfered to Private school now. I would have left my daughter at Booker, but with my son in a school across town, I moved them both to make it easier. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/02/08
I have 2 sons that attend Booker. Their teachers are the best! My children score in the 95% on the state exams. I put Booker teachers up against any elementary school. They not only challenge each students but also care about the emotional concerns by creating a warm and caring environment. They teach
... Read more in small groups not whole class to address the academic needs. No, not all students are scoring at the top of the exams,, but I think parents should hold some responsibility. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/27/08
I took my kids out of a nearby private school to send them to Booker it was the best thing I ever did. they attended there for 2 yrs. My daughter did 1st and 2nd Grade my son with special needs did 5th and 6th Grade. My son had wonderful teachers and they were so kind and encouraging to him and me.
... Read more they loved the school. Last year we returned to Ireland. My daughter entered 3rd Grade here and was away ahead in reading and the same in Math. I was told the irish system is so advanced that she would be 2 yrs catching up! What they learnt at booker besides Acedemics was respect and manners and it shows. Dr Carson runs a wonderful school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/07/07
We are now on our second child and 7th year at Booker. Out of those years we only had one poor teacher, as to be expected at any school. I love that my kids are learning to play instruments at such a young age and also learning to speak in public. My 7th grader still emails his fourth grade teacher
... Read more and has nothing but positive things to say about his experience. I would recommend Booker. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/28/07
I am very dissatisfied with the education my son has received the past 3 yrs at Booker. His kindergarten teacher Ms. Jefferies was awesome, but since then on I feel he has not excelled in his studies nor learned enough to be tested on a Benchmark. I have been working with him at home on the released
... Read more itmes. Overall, the classroom setting offering education on a day to day bases is poor. These are my sons most important years of education and I am very upset that he is not on a good education level he should be on. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/25/06
My children went to a different school in the same school district last year and all we had were problems. My children hated going to school and would play sick just to get to stay home. Booker has been the best thing to happen to my children. The teachers care about teaching. The office staff is
... Read more very helpful and always willing to go that extra mile for everyone. I met the principal when I went to the school for check-in and I have great reviews about her. I love the fact that my children get to play instruments not just sing. This school gets high marks all across the board from me and my family. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/14/05
My daughter enjoys her school. She is learning how to read well compared to the beginning of the year. The office staff always contact the parents if there is any problems at all. The nurse always writes notes if they are hurt. This is the first school that has done this for my daughter. I love Booker
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Posted by a parent on 05/06/04
I attended Booker from K-6th grade. The teachers there gave me a wonderful foundation in all areas of education. I went on to graduate valedictorian of my high school with a 4.0. I owe much of that to the great start I got at Booker. I am now attending a university on a full ride and am majoring
... Read more in elementary education because I want to give students the same wonderful classroom experience I had. Thanks Booker Arts Magnet! Read less
School Profile for Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School
Test scores
Enrollment
Programs
Resources
BE* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School
Little Rock School District
Arkansas
* In 2007-2008 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Student enrollment:
607
Students per teacher:
14
Full-time teachers:
42
Number of classrooms:
30
Arts
Art
Music
Choral
Special Education
Gifted Students, Speech/Language Pathologists, Title I
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
*The resources listed are programs that the institution is staffed to support. Staffing for a program does not guarantee that it will be offered. This content is provided by the institution and may be incomplete. The institution may offer programs not listed here. Please contact the school directly for additional details.
Advanced Placement
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Little Rock schools — Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School is located at 2016 Barber St, Little Rock AR 72206. 2016 Barber St is in the Downtown neighborhood and 72206 ZIP code in Little Rock, AR The school district for Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School is the Little Rock School District. Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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