Top Rankings
Estem Public Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,052 students in Estem Public Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Estem Public Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
3,052 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
213 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Estem Public Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 260 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.59
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
285 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
14%
# Black Students
1,947 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
64%
20%
# White Students
597 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
20%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
184 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
222
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
219
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
227
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
257
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
271
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
292
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
256
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
262
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
311
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
239
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
178
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
170
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
148
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
-
263
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,388 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,393 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,388
$13,010
Spending / Student
$10,393
$12,922
Best Estem Public Charter School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Estem Junior High Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Grades: 7-9
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Shall Ave
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6710
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6710
Grades: 7-9
| 334 students
Rank: #33.
Estem High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 W Third St 3rd Flr
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Grades: 10-12
| 496 students
Rank: #44.
Estem Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Grades: K-6
| 944 students
Rank: #55.
Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 Shall Ave
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6810
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6810
Grades: K-6
| 800 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Estem Public Charter School District?
Estem Public Charter School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,052 students.
What is the rank of Estem Public Charter School District?
Estem Public Charter School District is ranked #165 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Estem Public Charter School District?
64% of Estem Public Charter School District students are Black, 20% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Estem Public Charter School District?
Estem Public Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Estem Public Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,393 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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