Felder Alternative Academy serves 85 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
85 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≤20%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)<50%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
95%
19%
White
3%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≤20%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% AR state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Felder Alternative Academy?
The graduation rate of Felder Alternative Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 81%.
How many students attend Felder Alternative Academy?
85 students attend Felder Alternative Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Felder Alternative Academy students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Felder Alternative Academy?
Felder Alternative Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Felder Alternative Academy offer ?
Felder Alternative Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Felder Alternative Academy part of?
Felder Alternative Academy is part of Little Rock School District.
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