LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT operates as a mid-sized urban district in Pulaski County, Arkansas, serving 21,456 students across 42 schools with a teaching staff of 1,424. The district experienced a 2.7% enrollment decline from the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1.
Academic performance measures indicate the district operates below state averages. Math proficiency stands at 22.8% compared to the state average of 33.3%, while reading proficiency is 26.1% versus the state average of 31.1%. These gaps suggest areas requiring instructional focus.
The student population reflects significant economic challenges, with 75.3% of students classified as economically disadvantaged. The district also serves 15.5% English learners. Racial composition is 57.5% Black, 18.0% White, 17.5% Hispanic, and 3.6% Asian.
Financially, the district operates with a total budget of $334.4 million and per-pupil spending of $15,588, exceeding the state average of $12,609. Revenue derives from local sources (55.6%), state funding (27.8%), and federal resources (16.6%). This higher per-pupil spending despite below-average proficiency metrics indicates resource allocation considerations that warrant analysis of instructional effectiveness and program implementation strategies.
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Total Students
21,456
Schools
42
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,588
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
22.8%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, University of Arkansas Office for Education Policy, 2024-25 School Year. Letter grades are aggregated from school-level accountability data using 9 equally-weighted indicators.