21st Street School

21st Street School old drawing

School no longer in operation
Building no longer exists

This school for African-American students was built in 1891. Jefferson G. Ish served as its principal. Some time later it was renamed Bush Elementary in honor of J.E. Bush. See the Bush Elementary page to see the remainder of this building's history.  

Sources:

LRSD archives.
R.L. Polk & Company's 1893 Little Rock City DirectoryIf you have information about a Little Rock school or photographs that you would like to contribute to this project (we will return photographs if requested), please contact us!

Updated December 2006