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N. Little Rock School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,200 students in N. Little Rock School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in N. Little Rock School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% 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
14 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
8,200 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
563 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
N. Little Rock 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 79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#203 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Graduation Rate
79%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.60
# American Indian Students
38 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
67 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,027 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
14%
# Black Students
4,804 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
59%
19%
# White Students
1,881 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
23%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
378 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
560
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
612
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
597
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
624
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
613
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
627
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
561
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
570
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
534
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
581
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
708
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
633
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
479
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
500
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
1
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,389 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,982 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$107 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,389
$12,914
Spending / Student
$12,982
$12,826
Best N. Little Rock School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crestwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 Crestwood Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8190
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8190
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Fairway Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8270
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8270
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Lakeview Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8268
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8268
Grades: 6
| 570 students
Rank: #44.
Indian Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6800 Indian Hills Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 835-5622
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 835-5622
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #55.
North Little Rock Center Of Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 West 22nd St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 975-3895
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 975-3895
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
Rank: #66.
Lakewood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Lakeview Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8250
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8250
Grades: 7-8
| 1,115 students
Rank: #77.
North Little Rock High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 W 2nd St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 771-8100
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 771-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,949 students
Rank: #88.
Meadow Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Eureka Gardens Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3620
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3620
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #99.
Amboy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 W 58th St
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 771-8185
North Little Rock, AR 72118
(501) 771-8185
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #1010.
Ridgeroad Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Ridge Rd
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8155
North Little Rock, AR 72116
(501) 771-8155
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Rank: #1111.
Glenview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Edmond St
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3630
North Little Rock, AR 72117
(501) 955-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Boone Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Crutcher St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 340-5160
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 340-5160
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Seventh Street Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E 7th St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 340-5170
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 340-5170
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: n/an/a
Redwood Pre-school
Magnet School
401 Redwood St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 955-3640
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 955-3640
Grades: PK
| 260 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to N. Little Rock School District?
N. Little Rock School District manages 14 public schools serving 8,200 students.
What is the rank of N. Little Rock School District?
N. Little Rock School District is ranked #204 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in N. Little Rock School District?
59% of N. Little Rock School District students are Black, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of N. Little Rock School District?
N. Little Rock School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is N. Little Rock School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,982 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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