Serving 188 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock's student population of 188 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#603 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
92%
19%
White
1%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock is ranked #603 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock?
188 students attend Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock?
Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock offer ?
Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock part of?
Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock is part of Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock School District.
In what neighborhood is Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock located?
Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock is located in the Love neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 1 other public schools located in Love.
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