Little Rock School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 41 public schools serving 21,566 students in Little Rock School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Little Rock School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Little Rock School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.61
# American Indian Students
102 Students
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
708 Students
8,854 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3,544 Students
71,016 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
15%
# Black Students
12,794 Students
94,274 Students
% Black Students
59%
19%
# White Students
4,057 Students
280,739 Students
% White Students
19%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
342 Students
22,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,153
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
1,599
34,850
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,635
35,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,701
37,037
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,656
35,957
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,684
35,919
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,682
35,951
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,425
36,175
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,513
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,463
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,665
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,683
39,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,468
37,430
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,239
32,498
# Ungraded Students:
-
174
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,976 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,508 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Little Rock School District?
Little Rock School District manages 41 public schools serving 21,566 students.
What is the rank of Little Rock School District?
Little Rock School District is ranked #197 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Little Rock School District?
59% of Little Rock School District students are Black, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Little Rock School District?
Little Rock School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Little Rock School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,508 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 41 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 21,566 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Graduation Rate
: 80% (Btm 50% in AR)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
