- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Little Rock, AR
Estem Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Estem Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050039801468Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estem Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #17 of 28
- elementary schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Estem Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estem Elementary School ranks #17 of 28 elementary schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Estem High Charter · Arkansas
NCES ID 050039801468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Estem Elementary School shrank from 892 students in 2022-23 to 839 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 57.9 → 52.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 050039801468 · Little Rock, AR Elementary · MID · CHARTER
672 enr · 11.8:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Estem Public Charter High School (676 students)
Estem Elementary School shrank from 892 students in 2022-23 to 839 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 57.9 → 52.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Estem Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Estem Public C
Estem Public Charter High School
676 students
- This school
Estem Elementary School
672 students
- Estem East Vil
Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School
609 students
- Estem Middle S
Estem Middle School
401 students
- Estem East Vil
Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School
292 students
What this shows Estem Elementary School reports 672 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estem Elementary School compares
Estem 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▼ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 672 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
672
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 33% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.2%
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
$11,992
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
White 6.7%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Estem Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Estem High Charter reports $11,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Estem Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estem Public Charter High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Estem Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estem Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~672 students)
Frequently asked questions about Estem Elementary School
How many students attend Estem Elementary School?
Estem Elementary School has 672 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 892 (2022-23) → 839 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estem Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Estem Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 25% 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 Estem Elementary School?
58.0% of students at Estem Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estem Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Estem Elementary School is African American at 80.2% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estem Elementary School?
Estem Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Estem Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Estem Elementary School ranks #17 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 Estem High Charter?
Besides Estem Elementary School, Estem High Charter also operates Estem Public Charter High School (676 students), Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School (609 students), and Estem Middle School (401 students). See the Estem High Charter district page for the complete list.