Romine Early Childhood Center serves 186 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Romine Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Romine Early Childhood Center's student population of 186 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Romine Early Childhood Center is 0.36, 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
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
14%
14%
Black
79%
19%
White
4%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Romine Early Childhood Center?
186 students attend Romine Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Romine Early Childhood Center students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Romine Early Childhood Center?
Romine Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Romine Early Childhood Center offer ?
Romine Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Romine Early Childhood Center part of?
Romine Early Childhood Center is part of Little Rock School District.
In what neighborhood is Romine Early Childhood Center located?
Romine Early Childhood Center is located in the John Barrow neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 3 other public schools located in John Barrow.
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