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
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.
Overall District Rank
#136 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%

Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.61
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,854 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
168 Students
71,016 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
15%
# Black Students
351 Students
94,274 Students
% Black Students
22%
19%
# White Students
1,012 Students
280,739 Students
% White Students
63%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
22,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
59
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
113
34,850
# Students in 1st Grade:
111
35,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
119
37,037
# Students in 3rd Grade:
113
35,957
# Students in 4th Grade:
109
35,919
# Students in 5th Grade:
127
35,951
# Students in 6th Grade:
115
36,175
# Students in 7th Grade:
131
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
113
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
135
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
133
39,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
130
37,430
# Students in 12th Grade:
95
32,498
# Ungraded Students:
-
174
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.
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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lonoke Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 W Palm St
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-6670
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-6670
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Lonoke Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 W Palm St
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-6740
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-6740
Grades: 3-5
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Lonoke High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 W Academy St
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-2476
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-2476
Grades: 9-12
| 493 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 Lincoln St
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-3839
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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