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LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

Arkansas · Public School District
40
Schools
21,456
Students
$15,987
Per-Pupil Spend
+11% nat'l
70.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+19pp vs nat'l
92.2%
Graduation Rate
+5.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Arkansas serving 21,456 students across 40 schools. It includes 24 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,987 is above average for a US public school district. 71% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (40)
Elementary Schools24 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05403
BASELINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05281
BRADY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05332
CARVER STEAM MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05325
CHICOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05867
DON ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–051,004
FOREST HEIGHTS STEM ACADEMYKG–08739
FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05379
FULBRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05551
GIBBS MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05284
J.A. FAIR K8 PREPARATORY SCHOOLKG–08898
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05413
M.L. KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05341
MABELVALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05520
MCDERMOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05296
OTTER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05323
PULASKI HEIGHTS ELEM. SCHOOLKG–05271
STEPHENS ELEMENTARYPK–05434
TERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05352
WAKEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05481
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05319
WATSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05416
WESTERN HILLS ELEM. SCHOOLKG–05287
WILLIAMS MAGNET ELEM. SCHOOLKG–05377
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,987+11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
27%
53%
State
26.6%
Local (property tax)
52.7%
Federal
20.7%

Funding is shared between state (27%) and local sources (53%), with notable federal support (21%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
40
Schools
21,456
Students
71%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.2%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateArkansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.2% graduation rate — 5.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 40 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
71% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT?
LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT has 40 public schools, serving a total of 21,456 students.
What is the graduation rate for LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 92.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $15,987 per pupil — 11% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT?
71% of students in LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT is 40/100. 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.