Little Rock School District
School District · Little Rock, Arkansas
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
38
24 elem, 6 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,959
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
38
24 elem, 6 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,959
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#201 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,959
+$3,553 vs Arkansas median
District size
21,105 students
Much larger than Arkansas median
About Little Rock School District
Little Rock School District is a Little Rock, Arkansas school district serving 38 schools. The district educates 21,105 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district invests $15,959 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Little Rock School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pulaski Heights Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Little Rock School District students show an average math proficiency of 29.3% and ELA proficiency of 29.0%.
The district includes 24 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Little Rock School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Little Rock School District with test data.
Schools in Little Rock School District
38 schools Elementary Schools 24
Middle Schools 6
High Schools 5
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Little Rock
- Total Enrollment
- 21,105
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,425
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Little Rock School District?
Little Rock School District has 38 schools in total — 24 elementary, 6 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Little Rock School District?
The average composite rating for Little Rock School District is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Little Rock School District?
Little Rock School District spends $15,959 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Little Rock School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Little Rock School District is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Little Rock School District?
Pulaski Heights Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Little Rock School District with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Little Rock School District?
Across schools in Little Rock School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Little Rock School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?
Little Rock School District has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 38 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arkansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 29.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in AR
Compare Little Rock School District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Springdale School District (29)
- Fort Smith School District (27)
- Pulaski County Special School District (26)
- Bentonville School District (24)
- Rogers School District (23)
- Fayetteville School District (17)
- Cabot School District (16)
- Conway School District (16)
- North Little Rock School District (14)
- Bryant School District (12)
- Lisa Academy (11)
- Jonesboro School District (11)
- Van Buren School District (11)
- Russellville School District (10)
- West Memphis School District (9)
- Benton School District (8)
- Nettleton School District (8)
- Texarkana School District (8)
- Sheridan School District (7)
- Paragould School District (7)
- Pine Bluff School District (7)
- Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas (7)
- Jacksonville North Pulaski School District (7)
- Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas (7)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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