- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Little Rock, AR
Estem Public Charter High School
Federal NCES profile for Estem Public Charter High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050039801470Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estem Public Charter High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Arkansas schools.
- #8 of 10
- high schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Estem Public Charter High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estem Public Charter High School ranks #8 of 10 high schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Estem High Charter · Arkansas
NCES ID 050039801470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Estem Public Charter High School grew from 528 students in 2022-23 to 561 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 50.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 050039801470 · Little Rock, AR High · MID · CHARTER
676 enr · 19.3:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Estem Elementary School (672 students)
Estem Public Charter High School grew from 528 students in 2022-23 to 561 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 50.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Estem Public Charter High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Estem Public Charter High School
676 students
- Estem Elementa
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 Public Charter High School reports 676 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estem Public Charter High School compares
Estem Public Charter High School is a growing 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 42% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 34% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 676 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
676
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 93% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.7%
White 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Estem Public Charter High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
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 Public Charter High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estem Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estem Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estem Public Charter High 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
Similar high schools in Little Rock
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~676 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Estem Public Charter High School
How many students attend Estem Public Charter High School?
Estem Public Charter High School has 676 students enrolled. It is a high school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estem Public Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Estem Public Charter High School is 19.3:1, which is 42% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Estem Public Charter High School?
39.2% of students at Estem Public Charter High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estem Public Charter High School?
The largest demographic group at Estem Public Charter High School is African American at 62.7% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estem Public Charter High School?
Estem Public Charter High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Public Charter High School rank among high schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Estem Public Charter High School ranks #8 of 10 high 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 high schools in Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Estem High Charter?
Besides Estem Public Charter High School, Estem High Charter also operates Estem Elementary School (672 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.