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Elementary· 14 schools in district

RIDGEROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

4601 RIDGE RD, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR 72116N. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
535
Students
Total enrolled
$13,430
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 6% vs nat'l
19.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 24% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 10% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 535 students in grades KG–05 in NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,430 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

RIDGEROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a large elementary in NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, serving grades KG–05 with 535 students. The district invests $13,430 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 19.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at RIDGEROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

535
Total Students
19.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution275 male · 260 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 535 students
Student Composition
10%
32%
50%
Asian1%
White10%
Hispanic / Latino32%
Black50%
Multiracial6%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 051068000729

Academic Outcomes at RIDGEROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 56th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 72116

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,430Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,430
State avg
$14,269
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,909
Student Support$2,552
Administration$1,612
Operations$2,014
Other$1,343
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,430 spent per student, an estimated $5,949 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
44%
34%
State government
44.0%
Local (property tax)
33.8%
Federal programs
22.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
MEADOW PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCRESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLAMBOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLINDIAN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+4 more
↓
Middle
LAKEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOLNORTH LITTLE ROCK MIDDLE SCHOOL 6TH GRADE CAMPUS
↓
High School
NORTH LITTLE ROCK HIGH SCHOOLNORTH LITTLE ROCK CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyPulaski County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictN. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT →
Phone: (501)771-8155
NCES ID: 051068000729
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in NORTH LITTLE ROCK seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in N. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
High
NORTH LITTLE ROCK HIGH SCHOOL
1,949 students · 09–12
● 28 opp100% FRL
Mid
LAKEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,115 students · 07–08
● 45 opp100% FRL
Mid
NORTH LITTLE ROCK MIDDLE SCHOOL 6TH GRADE CAMPUS
570 students · 06–06
● 45 opp100% FRL
Elem
MEADOW PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
499 students · PK–05
● 32 opp100% FRL
Elem
CRESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
496 students · KG–05
● 45 opp100% FRL
Elem
AMBOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
482 students · PK–05
● 37 opp100% FRL
Elem
INDIAN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
429 students · KG–05
● 45 opp100% FRL
Elem
LAKEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
424 students · KG–05
● 45 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4601 RIDGE RD, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR 72116
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.