Pulaski County Special School District
School District · Little Rock, Arkansas
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
26
16 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
12,290
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
26
16 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
12,290
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#162 of 245
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,934
+$1,528 vs Arkansas median
District size
12,290 students
Much larger than Arkansas median
The short answer
Pulaski County Special School District ranks #162 of 245 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Pulaski County Special School District's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 26 schools. Its top-rated schools are Chenal Elementary School (8.2/10), Joe T. Robinson Middle School (7.5/10), and Baker Elementary School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.5/10 despite 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 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 Pulaski County Special School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Pulaski County Special School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (26 of 26). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chenal Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Joe T. Robinson Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Baker Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Joe T. Robinson Elem. School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Pine Forest Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Landmark Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Joe T. Robinson High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Crystal Hill Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Sherwood Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Sylvan Hills High School | 6.4 / 10 |
See all 26 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $13,934 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Pulaski County Special School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Chenal Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Pulaski County Special School District students show an average math proficiency of 41.2% and ELA proficiency of 44.0%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Pulaski County Special School District with test data.
Schools in Pulaski County Special School District
26 schoolsElementary Schools16
Middle Schools4
High Schools4
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Little Rock
- Total Enrollment
- 12,290
- Teachers (FTE)
- 935
- District spending per student
- $13,934NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.0/10. 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 Pulaski County Special School District?
Pulaski County Special School District's district-level spending was $13,934 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 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?
Chenal Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Pulaski County Special School District with a composite score of 8.2/10.
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 41.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.0%. 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 6.0/10 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 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.0%
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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