North Little Rock School District
School District · North Little Rock, Arkansas
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
14
9 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,919
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
14
9 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,919
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Evaluating North Little Rock School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge North 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.
Crestwood Elementary School
North Little Rock · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Little Rock Center of Excellence
North Little Rock · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lakewood Elementary School
North Little Rock · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#224 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,919
+$513 vs Arkansas median
District size
7,850 students
Much larger than Arkansas median
The short answer
North Little Rock School District ranks #224 of 244 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. North Little Rock School District's schools with real test data average 4.9/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Crestwood Elementary School (8.3/10), North Little Rock Center of Excellence (7.2/10), and Lakewood Elementary School (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in North Little Rock School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crestwood Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | North Little Rock Center of Excellence | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Lakewood Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Ridge Road Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Indian Hills Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 7 | North Little Rock High School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Boone Park Elementary School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 9 | North Little Rock Middle School | 3.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Amboy Elementary School | 3.4 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Little Rock School District
North Little Rock School District is a North Little Rock, Arkansas school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 7,850 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The district invests $12,919 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.8/10, North Little Rock School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Crestwood Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, North Little Rock School District students show an average math proficiency of 38.7% and ELA proficiency of 40.3%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in North Little Rock School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Little Rock School District with test data.
Schools in North Little Rock School District
14 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- North Little Rock
- Total Enrollment
- 7,850
- Teachers (FTE)
- 525
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Little Rock School District?
North Little Rock School District has 14 schools in total — 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Little Rock School District?
The average composite rating for North Little Rock School District is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in North Little Rock School District?
North Little Rock School District spends $12,919 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Little Rock School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Little Rock School District is 15:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Little Rock School District?
Crestwood Elementary School is the highest-rated school in North Little Rock School District with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in North Little Rock School District?
Across schools in North Little Rock School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does North Little Rock School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?
North Little Rock School District has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 14 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
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.3%
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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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