How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Little Rock School District | Palestine-Wheatley Sch. Dist. |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Little Rock, Arkansas | Palestine, Arkansas |
| Total Enrollment | 21,456 | 775 |
| Number of Schools | 39 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.1:1 | 12:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Little Rock School District | Palestine-Wheatley Sch. Dist. |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,597 | $9,177 |
| Federal Revenue | 20.7% | 14.3% |
| State Revenue | 26.7% | 65.7% |
| Local Revenue | 52.7% | 19.9% |
Little Rock School District
Federal State Local
Palestine-Wheatley Sch. Dist.
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Little Rock School District | Palestine-Wheatley Sch. Dist. |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.9% | 84.7% |
| African American | 61.7% | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.5% | 2.9% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.0% | 0.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.3% | 99.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Little Rock School District | Palestine-Wheatley Sch. Dist. |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 71 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 379.8:1 | 318.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 45.2% | 26.9% |
School Types
Little Rock School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Palestine-Wheatley Sch. Dist.
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.