How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bentonville School District | Little Rock School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bentonville, Arkansas | Little Rock, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 18,674 | 21,456 |
| Number of Schools | 24 | 39 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.2:1 | 15.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bentonville School District | Little Rock School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,377 | $15,959 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.8% | 20.7% |
| State Revenue | 37.5% | 26.7% |
| Local Revenue | 53.7% | 52.7% |
Bentonville School District
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Little Rock School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bentonville School District | Little Rock School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.4% | 17.9% |
| African American | 3.2% | 61.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% | 14.5% |
| Asian | 8.8% | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 3.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 12.7% | 71.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bentonville School District | Little Rock School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 57 | 71 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 369.4:1 | 384.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.2% | 37.7% |
School Types
Bentonville School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 12
Little Rock School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 31
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.