How do these districts compare?
| Metric | CHARLESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT | LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| Location | CHARLESTON, Arkansas | LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 889 | 21,456 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 39 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.1:1 | 16.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | CHARLESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT | LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,126 | $15,987 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.2% | 20.7% |
| State Revenue | 55.4% | 26.7% |
| Local Revenue | 25.4% | 52.7% |
CHARLESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Federal State Local
LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | CHARLESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT | LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.7% | 17.9% |
| African American | 0.4% | 61.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.2% | 14.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.1% | 3.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.0% | 62.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | CHARLESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT | LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 71 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 304:1 | 379.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.4% | 45.2% |
School Types
CHARLESTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.