Pulaski County Special 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 2024-25 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 12,244 students in Pulaski County Special School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Pulaski County Special School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Pulaski County Special 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 84% has increased from 81% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.60
# American Indian Students
49 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
304 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,335 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
14%
# Black Students
5,539 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
45%
19%
# White Students
4,414 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
36%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
593 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
457
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
888
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
854
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
872
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
878
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
866
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
846
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
908
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
889
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
982
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,098
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,012
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
883
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
807
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
4
162
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,873 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,752 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Pulaski County Special School District?
Pulaski County Special School District manages 26 public schools serving 12,244 students.
What is the rank of Pulaski County Special School District?
Pulaski County Special School District is ranked #145 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 Pulaski County Special School District?
45% of Pulaski County Special School District students are Black, 36% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pulaski County Special School District?
Pulaski County Special School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Pulaski County Special School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,752 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 26 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 12,244 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Btm 50% in AR)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
