Lonoke School District

401 W Holly St
Lonoke, AR 72086
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,603 students in Lonoke School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Lonoke School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
1,603 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
136 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lonoke School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#136 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
38%
38%
36%
40%
34%
36%
80-84%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
22%
19%
% White
63%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,061 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,754 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,061
$13,132
Spending / Student
$15,754
$13,043

Best Lonoke School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lonoke Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 W Palm St
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-6670
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Lonoke Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 W Palm St
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-6740
Grades: 3-5
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Lonoke High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 W Academy St
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-2476
Grades: 9-12
| 493 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lonoke Primary School
800 Lincoln St
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-3839
Grades: PK-2
| 402 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lonoke School District?
Lonoke School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,603 students.
What is the rank of Lonoke School District?
Lonoke School District is ranked #130 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Lonoke School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,754 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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