N. Little Rock School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 13 public schools in N. Little Rock School District, serving 9,038 students. N. Little Rock School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arkansas.
Public schools in N. Little Rock School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
The top ranked public schools in N. Little Rock School District are Crestwood Elementary School, Lakewood Elementary School and Indian Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 39% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is more than the Arkansas public school average of 14:1.
Overview
School District Name | N. Little Rock School District |
School District Website | http://www.nlrsd.org |
School District Phone Number | (501) 771-8000 |
School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AR) |
# of Schools | 13 Schools | 1,087 Schools |
# of Students | 9,038 Students | 496,099 Students |
# of Teachers | 589 Teachers | 35,801 Teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
N. Little Rock School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 262 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has increased from 69% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #195 out of 262 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 44% |
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Graduation Rate | 78% | 88% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.58 |
# of American Indian Students | 34 Students | 3,146 Students |
% American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
# of Asian Students | 101 Students | 8,074 Students |
% Asian Students | 1% | 2% |
# of Hispanic Students | 803 Students | 64,857 Students |
% Hispanic Students | 9% | 13% |
# of Black Students | 5,550 Students | 101,315 Students |
% Black Students | 62% | 20% |
# of White Students | 2,457 Students | 301,858 Students |
% White Students | 27% | 61% |
# of Hawaiian Students | 3 Students | 4,014 Students |
% of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
# of Two or more races Students | 90 Students | 12,823 Students |
% of Two or more races Students | 1% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
# of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 611 | 16,843 |
# of Students in Kindergarten: | 675 | 36,976 |
# of Students in 1st Grade: | 672 | 36,844 |
# of Students in 2nd Grade: | 663 | 36,929 |
# of Students in 3rd Grade: | 697 | 37,788 |
# of Students in 4th Grade: | 710 | 38,814 |
# of Students in 5th Grade: | 683 | 38,853 |
# of Students in 6th Grade: | 546 | 36,316 |
# of Students in 7th Grade: | 619 | 36,431 |
# of Students in 8th Grade: | 600 | 36,623 |
# of Students in 9th Grade: | 642 | 37,736 |
# of Students in 10th Grade: | 661 | 37,222 |
# of Students in 11th Grade: | 626 | 35,386 |
# of Students in 12th Grade: | 628 | 33,052 |
# of Ungraded Students: | 5 | 286 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $12,530 is higher than the state median of $11,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,800 is higher than the state median of $11,221. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (AR) |
Total Revenue | $113 MM | $10 MM |
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Spending | $107 MM | $10 MM |
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Revenue / Student | $12,530 | $11,132 |
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Revenue / Student | $11,800 | $11,221 |
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N. Little Rock School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Crestwood Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 5%1901 Crestwood Dr10
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8190
Grades: K-5 | 454 students
- Lakewood Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 56%Rank:9/Top 20%1800 Fairway Ave10
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8270
Grades: K-5 | 471 students
- Indian Hills Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 49%Rank:8/Top 30%6800 Indian Hills Dr10
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 835-5622
Grades: K-5 | 606 students
- Amboy Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 32%Rank:3/Bottom 50%2400 W 58th St10
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 771-8185
Grades: PK-5 | 479 students
- Lakewood Middle School Math: 34% | Reading: 34%Rank:3/Bottom 50%2300 Lakeview Rd10
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8250
Grades: 6-8 | 1,765 student
- Ridgeroad Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 26%Rank:3/Bottom 50%4601 Ridge Rd10
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8155
Grades: K-5 | 602 students
- Meadow Park Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 32%Rank:2/Bottom 50%400 Eureka Gardens Rd10
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3620
Grades: PK-5 | 527 students
- North Little Rock High School Math: 21% | Reading: 32%Rank:2/Bottom 50%101 W 2nd St10
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 771-8100
Grades: 9-12 | 2,162 students
- North Little Rock Center Of Excellence Charter School
Math: 16% | Reading: 32%Rank:2/Bottom 50%2201 West 22nd St10
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 975-3895
Grades: 9-12 | 400 students
- Boone Park Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1400 Crutcher St10
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 340-5160
Grades: PK-5 | 438 students
- Glenview Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1901 Edmond St10
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3630
Grades: PK-5 | 446 students
- Seventh Street Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1200 E 7th St10
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 340-5170
Grades: PK-5 | 452 students
- Redwood Pre-school401 Redwood St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 955-3640
Grades: PK | 236 students
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