Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff serves 157 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff's student population of 157 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
99%
19%
White
1%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff?
157 students attend Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff?
Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff offer ?
Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff part of?
Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff is part of Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff School District.
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