North 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 14 public schools serving 8,200 students in North 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 North Little Rock School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
North Little Rock School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 259 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 79% 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
38 Students
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
67 Students
8,863 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,027 Students
71,104 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
15%
# Black Students
4,804 Students
95,234 Students
% Black Students
59%
19%
# White Students
1,881 Students
280,828 Students
% White Students
23%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
4,968 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
378 Students
22,696 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
560
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
612
34,888
# Students in 1st Grade:
597
35,894
# Students in 2nd Grade:
624
37,078
# Students in 3rd Grade:
613
35,996
# Students in 4th Grade:
627
35,976
# Students in 5th Grade:
561
36,066
# Students in 6th Grade:
570
36,237
# Students in 7th Grade:
534
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
581
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
708
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
633
39,658
# Students in 11th Grade:
479
37,700
# Students in 12th Grade:
500
32,719
# Ungraded Students:
1
174
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,389 is higher than the state median of $12,887. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,982 is higher than the state median of $12,800. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to North Little Rock School District?
North Little Rock School District manages 14 public schools serving 8,200 students.
What is the rank of North Little Rock School District?
North Little Rock School District is ranked #204 out of 259 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 North Little Rock School District?
59% of North Little Rock School District students are Black, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Little Rock School District?
North 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 North Little Rock School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,982 is higher than the state median of $12,800. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 14 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 8,200 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 77%
Graduation Rate
: 79% (Btm 50% in AR)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
