Serving 373 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Friendship Aspire Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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-4
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Friendship Aspire Academy's student population of 373 students has grown by 233% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Friendship Aspire Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friendship Aspire Academy is 0.06, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#434 out of 997 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
97%
19%
White
2%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendship Aspire Academy's ranking?
Friendship Aspire Academy is ranked #434 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Friendship Aspire Academy?
373 students attend Friendship Aspire Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Friendship Aspire Academy students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Aspire Academy?
Friendship Aspire Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Friendship Aspire Academy offer ?
Friendship Aspire Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Friendship Aspire Academy part of?
Friendship Aspire Academy is part of Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff School District.
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