How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cato Elementary School | Sylvan Hills Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | North Little Rock, AR | Sherwood, AR |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 305 | 516 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.5:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.9% | 36.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cato Elementary School | Sylvan Hills Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,934 | $13,934 |
| District | Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. | Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cato Elementary School | Sylvan Hills Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46.9% | 35.9% |
| African American | 31.8% | 45.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% | 7.2% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.9% | 7.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cato Elementary School | Sylvan Hills Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 380:1 | 351:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.7% | 25.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 10 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.