Enrollment
442
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Little Rock, AR
East End Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East End Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050001500995
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East End Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools.
- #22 of 24
- schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East End Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East End Elementary School ranks #22 of 24 schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Sheridan School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050001500995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.3%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East End Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at East End Elementary School
East End Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Little Rock, Arkansas, enrolling 442 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 442 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 259 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #257, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Little Rock's public schools, it stands alongside Rockefeller Early Childhood Center (317 students): East End Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17:1 vs 22.6:1).
Sheridan School District also operates Sheridan High School (1,239 students) and Sheridan Intermediate School (585 students) alongside East End Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East End Elementary School compares
East End Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 39% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 81% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$10,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, East End Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sheridan School District, which includes East End Elementary School.
$10,026
Per student
-18%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 55.3%
Federal 18.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East End Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East End Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East End Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,239
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Little Rock
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~442 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East End Elementary School
How many students attend East End Elementary School?
East End Elementary School has 442 students enrolled. It is a public school in Little Rock, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East End Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East End Elementary School is 17:1, which is 25% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East End Elementary School?
36.3% of students at East End Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East End Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East End Elementary School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East End Elementary School?
East End Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East End Elementary School rank among schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, East End Elementary School ranks #22 of 24 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 schools in Little Rock on the city page.
Is East End Elementary School a good school?
East End Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sheridan School District?
Besides East End Elementary School, Sheridan School District also operates Sheridan High School (1,239 students), Sheridan Intermediate School (585 students), and Sheridan Middle School (564 students). See the Sheridan School District district page for the complete list.
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