Lonoke Elementary Report to PublicOctober 21, 2013

Students 3rd grade: 125 4th grade: 124 5th grade: 145 Total Enrollment: 394 No students were retained 2012-2013 school year Title 1 Cost per pupil $498.80

69% are identified as economically disadvantaged and receive free or reduced meals.

Teachers All teachers are “Highly

Qualified” Participate in at least 60

hours of professional development Including: Child

Maltreatment, Ethics, Parental Involvement, and Technology

Meet and plan common lessons and themes

6 Third grade teachers 6 Fourth grade teachers 6 Fifth grade teachers 4 Special Education teachers 1 Speech teacher Music, Art, PE, Library, GT, ALE Certified Reading Interventionist 1 Counselor 5 Paraprofessionals 1 Secretary (1 part time secretary) 1 Dean of Students 1 Principal

2013 Test Results3rd Math Below

BasicBasic Proficient Advanced

Economically Disadvantaged

3% 18% 38% 41%

Hispanic (7) 0% 43% 14% 43%

Asian (1) 0% 0% 0% 100%

Black (33) 6% 24% 39% 30%

White (84) 4% 8% 39% 49%

2013 Test Results 3rd Literacy Below

BasicBasic Proficient Advanced

Economically Disadvantaged

14% 15% 35% 35%

Hispanic (7) 14% 29% 14% 43%

Asian (1) 0% 0% 100% 0%

Black (33) 18% 15% 30% 36%

White (84) 8% 18% 39% 35%

2013 Test Results4th Math Below

BasicBasic Proficient Advanced

Economically Disadvantaged

11% 20% 41% 28%

Hispanic (11) 9% 36% 27% 27%

Asian (1) 0% 0% 100% 0%

Black (29) 17% 14% 48% 21%

White (104) 9% 16% 35% 40%

2013 Test Results 4th Literacy Below

BasicBasic Proficient Advanced

Economically Disadvantaged

3% 20% 44% 33%

Hispanic (11) 9% 0% 64% 27%

Asian (1) 0% 0% 0% 100%

Black (29) 0% 28% 41% 31%

White (104) 2% 18% 35% 45%

2013 Test Results 5th Math Below

BasicBasic Proficient Advanced

Economically Disadvantaged

17% 35% 37% 11%

Hispanic (7) 14% 43% 29% 14%

Asian (0) 0% 0% 0% 0%

Black (31) 28% 24% 34% 14%

White (87) 7% 31% 36% 26%

2013 Test Results5th Literacy Below

BasicBasic Proficient Advanced

Economically Disadvantaged

7% 21% 41% 30%

Hispanic (7) 0% 43% 43% 14%

Asian (0) 0% 0% 0% 0%

Black (31) 14% 17% 45% 24%

White (87) 1% 11% 38% 49%

Overall Score Reports2013 BenchmarkProficient & Advanced

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Fifth Grade State Expectation

Literacy 71% 79% 81% 77.16%

Math 82% 72% 56% 86.51%

Score Reports State Expectations

Literacy: 77.16% Math: 86.51%

Literacy Benchmark Exam Fourth and Fifth grade students exceeded state expectations Third grade students were 6% lower than state expectations

Mathematics Benchmark Exam Third grade scored 4% lower than state expectation Fourth grade scored 14% lower than state expectation Fifth grade scored 30% lower than state expectation Note: state averages on the math exams were:

3rd: 86%, 4th: 82%, 5th 70% (state average was 20% lower in fifth grade) Since Lonoke Elementary did not meet state expectations in every grade for each subject,

LES was identified as a “Needs Improvement School for Literacy and Mathematics”

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78%

Fifth Grade State Benchmark ExamSpring 2011, 2012, 2013

Math and Literacy Combined Population

This display shows the percentage of students in fifth grade who scored advanced/proficient in Math and Literacy on the State Benchmark Exam for the years 2011, 2012, and 2013.

88%75%

57%

81%85%

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Fourth Grade State Benchmark ExamSpring 2011, 2012, 2013

Math and Literacy Combined Population

This display shows the percentage of students in fifth grade who scored advanced/proficient in Math and Literacy on the State Benchmark Exam for the years 2011, 2012, and 2013.

73%82%

88%77% 81% 80%

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Third Grade State Benchmark ExamSpring 2011, 2012, 2013

Math and Literacy Combined Population

This display shows the percentage of students in fifth grade who scored advanced/proficient in Math and Literacy on the State Benchmark Exam for the years 2011, 2012, and 2013.

88%83% 82%

67%78%

71%

Interventions Literacy

Read 180 and System 44 Programs are being implemented for 4 th and 5th grade students struggling in literacy

Teachers will participate in a Common Core Literacy book study and professional development: Pathways to Common Core

Literacy assessments: DRA, DIBLES, DSA will be given to identify student need

Teachers will attend literacy professional development based on the comprehensive literacy model (Effective Literacy)

Organize the teacher “book room”. Teachers can check out books for students to read and work with as interventions.

Utilize the 21CCLC and homework hotline afterschool programs. Paraprofessionals will provide interventions for struggling students.

Interventions Mathematics

Adopt, purchase, and train teachers in a vertically aligned math program: Math in Focus

A web link to the math program is available for students and parents to access the math text at home along with virtual manipulatives to provide extended help and practice.

Teachers will participate in a Common Core Math book study and professional development: Number Talks

Teachers will participate in math professional development: CGI Paraprofessionals will provide interventions for struggling students. Utilize the 21CCLC and homework hotline afterschool programs.

Measurable Data TLI assessments will be given and disaggregated to

determine student interventions and need. Pre and Post math tests will be given to determine student

learning and growth. Classroom focus walks and observations will be conducted

and individual feedback will be given. Arkansas Benchmark Exam given in April Pilot School for the PARCC: Partnership for Assessment of

Readiness for College and Careers 2 fourth grade math classes will participate in the spring

Curriculum Common Core State Standards will be implemented in all

classrooms. Comprehensive Literacy Model Math in Focus Inclusion and pull out for students identified ALE classroom for students identified Gifted and Talented

Programs Rabbits ROCK behavior management

Respect, Optimistic, Careful, Kind Students earn “behavior bucks” and visit the Rockin Rabbit bookstore every Friday. Students who only lose 2 bucks a month attend Rockin Rabbit Recess

Rabbit Rovers Dads, granddads, uncles, etc. who volunteer to hang out at the school and serve as

mentors or helpers for the day. Fund raising Field trips Various informational programs (drug awareness, fire safety, bus safety,

freedom week, cyber bullying) Adopt a Rabbit: classes adopt a high school athlete and visit with them on

Friday home games High School “Big Brother/Big Sister” Station LES TESS (Teacher Excellence Support System)

School Safety Every month we conduct fire drills We also utilize our Safe Room with at least 3 tornado drills per year All outside doors and classroom doors remain locked throughout the school

day Our school utilizes, “Hall Pass” which requires: all visitors must be buzzed in

and enter through the school office, have their drivers’ license scanned, and receive a visitors pass

A detailed school map was created for first responders, fire department, and police.

An active shooter drill will be conducted during second semester with state and local police forces.

We are also looking at installing additional security cameras for our building.

Parent Handbook Information Our school distributed our student discipline policy to parents

Our school’s teachers, administrators, classified school employees, and volunteers have been provided with appropriate student discipline training

Our district has adopted a parental involvement plan

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Our School We are proud of our students and faculty!