How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Helena/ W.Helena School Dist. | Little Rock School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Helena, Arkansas | Little Rock, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 1,012 | 21,456 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 39 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.9:1 | 16.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Helena/ W.Helena School Dist. | Little Rock School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,123 | $14,597 |
| Federal Revenue | 30.8% | 20.7% |
| State Revenue | 42.4% | 26.7% |
| Local Revenue | 26.8% | 52.7% |
Helena/ W.Helena School Dist.
Federal State Local
Little Rock School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Helena/ W.Helena School Dist. | Little Rock School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.0% | 17.9% |
| African American | 93.4% | 61.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.9% | 14.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 62.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Helena/ W.Helena School Dist. | Little Rock School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 71 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 354.3:1 | 379.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.6% | 45.2% |
School Types
Helena/ W.Helena School Dist.
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.