- Enrollment
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Little Rock, AR
Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050900000609
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #23 of 24
- schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr has class sizes larger than 94% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr ranks #23 of 24 schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050900000609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr held near 193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 050900000609 · Little Rock, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 19.5:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,371 students)
Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr held near 193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr 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
- Don Roberts El
Don Roberts Elementary School
1,035 students
- Chicot Element 897
Chicot Elementary School
897 students
- This school 195
Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr
195 students
What this shows Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr reports 195 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr compares
Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 43% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 42% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.2%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.6%
White 34.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
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 Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Rock Southwest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Magnet High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Don Roberts Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chicot Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr'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
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Little Rock
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~195 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr
How many students attend Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr?
Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr has 195 students enrolled. It is a public school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 197 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr is 19.5:1, which is 43% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr?
34.5% of students at Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr is African American at 42.6% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr?
Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr rank among schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr ranks #23 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.
What other schools are in Little Rock School District?
Besides Fair Park Early Childhood Ctr, 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.