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6.6 avg / 10

Pulaski County Special School District

School District · Little Rock, Arkansas

Students: 12,290
Teachers (FTE): 935

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

26

16 elem, 4 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,934

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#88 of 244

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.4

above Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,934

+$1,528 vs Arkansas median

District size

12,290 students

Much larger than Arkansas median

About Pulaski County Special School District

Pulaski County Special School District is a Little Rock, Arkansas school district serving 26 schools. The district educates 12,290 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. The district invests $13,934 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Pulaski County Special School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Joe T. Robinson Middle School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.

In standardized testing, Pulaski County Special School District students show an average math proficiency of 36.9% and ELA proficiency of 35.1%.

The district includes 16 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 4 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Pulaski County Special School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 36.9%
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ELA Proficiency 35.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Pulaski County Special School District with test data.

District Details

City
Little Rock
Total Enrollment
12,290
Teachers (FTE)
935
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pulaski County Special School District?

Pulaski County Special School District has 26 schools in total — 16 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Pulaski County Special School District?

The average composite rating for Pulaski County Special School District is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pulaski County Special School District?

Pulaski County Special School District spends $13,934 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Pulaski County Special School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Pulaski County Special School District is 13.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Pulaski County Special School District?

Joe T. Robinson Middle School is the highest-rated school in Pulaski County Special School District with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What are the test scores in Pulaski County Special School District?

Across schools in Pulaski County Special School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Pulaski County Special School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?

Pulaski County Special School District has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 26 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
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
36.9%
ELA Proficiency
35.1%

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 methodology

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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