For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,524 students in Lonoke School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Lonoke School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,104 Schools
# Students
1,524 Students
490,938 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
39,243 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lonoke School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#135 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Graduation Rate
82%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)8.9%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
22%
19%
% White
63%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,738 is higher than the state median of $12,976. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,570 is higher than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,738
$12,976
Spending / Student
$16,570
$12,888
Best Lonoke School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lonoke Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 W. Palm St.
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-6670
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-6670
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Lonoke Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 W. Palm St.
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-6740
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-6740
Gr: 3-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Lonoke High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
405 W. Academy Street
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-2476
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-2476
Gr: 9-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
800 Lincoln St.
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-3839
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-3839
Gr: PK-2 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lonoke School District?
Lonoke School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,524 students.
What is the rank of Lonoke School District?
Lonoke School District is ranked #135 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lonoke School District?
63% of Lonoke School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lonoke School District?
Lonoke School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Lonoke School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,570 is higher than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
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