- Enrollment
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Little Rock, AR
Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050900000606
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #4 of 28
- elementary schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School ranks #4 of 28 elementary schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050900000606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 050900000606 · Little Rock, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 12.2:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,371 students)
Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
2,371 students
- Little Rock So
Little Rock Southwest High School
2,045 students
- Parkview Magne
Parkview Magnet High School
1,072 students
- Don Roberts El
Don Roberts Elementary School
1,035 students
- Chicot Element 897
Chicot Elementary School
897 students
- This school 232
Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School
232 students
What this shows Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School compares
Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,959
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 116 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
White 7.3%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Little Rock School District reports $15,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Little Rock Southwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Don Roberts Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chicot Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~232 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School
How many students attend Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School?
Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School has 232 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School?
71.4% of students at Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School is African American at 81.5% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School?
Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School ranks #4 of 28 elementary schools in Little Rock, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Little Rock School District?
Besides Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School, Little Rock School District also operates Central High School (2,371 students), Little Rock Southwest High School (2,045 students), and Parkview Magnet High School (1,072 students). See the Little Rock School District district page for the complete list.