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ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY

Arkansas · Public School District
1
Schools
3,231
Students
$7,519
Per-Pupil Spend
-48% nat'l
33.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-19pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY is a public school district in Arkansas serving 3,231 students across 1 school. 1 of its school is a charter school. Per-pupil spending of $7,519 is below the national average for a US public school district. 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (1)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY HIGHCharterKG–123,231
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$7,519-48% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
93%
State
93.3%
Local (property tax)
0.0%
Federal
6.7%

State funding accounts for 93% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
3,231
Students
34%
Free Lunch
$8K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score38/100
StateArkansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $7,519, spending is 48% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY?
ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY has 1 public school, serving a total of 3,231 students.
How much does ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY spend per student?
ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY spends $7,519 per pupil — 48% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY?
34% of students in ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY is a charter school.
What grade levels does ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY serve?
ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY?
The median opportunity score across schools in ARKANSAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.