How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School | Pulaski Heights Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Little Rock, AR |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 62 | 585 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 7.9:1 | 14.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.6% | 48.4% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School | Pulaski Heights Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,817 | $15,959 |
| District | Friendship Aspire Academy | Little Rock School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School | Pulaski Heights Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.6% | 36.2% |
| African American | 79.0% | 57.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% | 3.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 1.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School | Pulaski Heights Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 171:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.8% | 29.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | - | 24 |
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.