Little Rock School District
School District · Little Rock, Arkansas
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
38
24 elem, 6 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
21,105
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
38
24 elem, 6 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
21,105
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Evaluating Little Rock School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Little Rock School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Forest Heights Stem Academy
Little Rock · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jefferson Elementary School
Little Rock · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Forest Park Elementary School
Little Rock · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#211 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,959
+$3,553 vs Arkansas median
District size
21,105 students
Much larger than Arkansas median
The short answer
Little Rock School District ranks #211 of 244 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Little Rock School District's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 35 schools. Its top-rated schools are Forest Heights Stem Academy (9.2/10), Jefferson Elementary School (9.0/10), and Forest Park Elementary School (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.0/10 despite 93% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Little Rock School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Little Rock School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (35 of 38). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest Heights Stem Academy | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Jefferson Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Forest Park Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Don Roberts Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Pinnacle View Middle School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Gibbs Magnet Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Pulaski Heights Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Chicot Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 9 | J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 38 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $15,959 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Little Rock School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Forest Heights Stem Academy, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Little Rock School District students show an average math proficiency of 40.9% and ELA proficiency of 41.8%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools24
Middle Schools6
High Schools5
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Little Rock
- Total Enrollment
- 21,105
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,425
- District spending per student
- $15,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Little Rock School District?
Little Rock School District's district-level spending was $15,959 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Forest Heights Stem Academy is the highest-rated school in Little Rock School District with a composite score of 9.2/10.
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 40.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.8%. 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 5.1/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.8%
How we rate schools
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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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