Top Rankings
Estem High Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,890 students in Estem High Charter 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 Estem High Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% 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
1,101 Schools
# Students
2,890 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
207 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Estem High Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 259 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#145 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.60
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
267 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
14%
# Black Students
1,941 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
67%
19%
# White Students
465 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
16%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
182 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
220
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
231
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
215
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
220
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
233
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
276
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
269
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
234
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
246
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
218
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
194
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
174
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
160
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,971 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,975 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,971
$12,914
Spending / Student
$10,975
$12,826
Best Estem High Charter School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Estem Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Grades: 7-9
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Shall Ave
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6710
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6710
Grades: 7-9
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Estem Public Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
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
| 528 students
Rank: #44.
Estem Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Grades: K-6
| 892 students
Rank: #55.
Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
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
| 772 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Estem High Charter School District?
Estem High Charter School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,890 students.
What is the rank of Estem High Charter School District?
Estem High Charter School District is ranked #147 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Estem High Charter School District?
67% of Estem High Charter School District students are Black, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Estem High Charter School District?
Estem High 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 High Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,975 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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