- Enrollment
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Little Rock, AR
Don Roberts Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Don Roberts Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050900001528
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Don Roberts Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #5 of 28
- elementary schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Don Roberts Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Don Roberts Elementary School ranks #5 of 28 elementary schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050900001528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Don Roberts Elementary School held near 1,020 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.3 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 050900001528 · Little Rock, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,035 enr · 19.9:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,371 students)
Don Roberts Elementary School held near 1,020 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.3 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Don Roberts 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
- This school
Don Roberts Elementary School
1,035 students
- Chicot Element 897
Chicot Elementary School
897 students
- Pinnacle View 807
Pinnacle View Middle School
807 students
What this shows Don Roberts Elementary School reports 1,035 students on the CCD universe file.
How Don Roberts Elementary School compares
Don Roberts Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 46% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 74% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,035 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,035
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 95% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.3%
African American 23.1%
Asian 16.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Don Roberts Elementary School is more 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 Don Roberts Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Rock Southwest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Magnet High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chicot Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinnacle View Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Don Roberts 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
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,035 students)
Frequently asked questions about Don Roberts Elementary School
How many students attend Don Roberts Elementary School?
Don Roberts Elementary School has 1,035 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 1,004 (2022-23) → 1,020 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Don Roberts Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Don Roberts Elementary School is 19.9:1, which is 46% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Don Roberts Elementary School?
15.1% of students at Don Roberts Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Don Roberts Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Don Roberts Elementary School is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Don Roberts Elementary School?
Don Roberts Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Don Roberts Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Don Roberts Elementary School ranks #5 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 Don Roberts 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.