- Enrollment
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Little Rock, AR
Forest Heights Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Forest Heights Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050900001601
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Heights Stem Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Arkansas schools.
- #14 of 28
- elementary schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Heights Stem Academy has class sizes larger than 76% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Heights Stem Academy ranks #14 of 28 elementary schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050900001601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Forest Heights Stem Academy grew from 739 students in 2022-23 to 782 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 47.4 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 050900001601 · Little Rock, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
777 enr · 16.5:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,371 students)
Forest Heights Stem Academy grew from 739 students in 2022-23 to 782 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 47.4 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Forest Heights Stem Academy 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 777
Forest Heights Stem Academy
777 students
What this shows Forest Heights Stem Academy reports 777 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Heights Stem Academy compares
Forest Heights Stem Academy 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 41% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 777 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
777
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 76% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 777 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 58.3%
White 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Forest Heights Stem Academy 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 Forest Heights Stem Academy 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chicot Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Heights Stem Academy'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
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 (~777 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Heights Stem Academy
How many students attend Forest Heights Stem Academy?
Forest Heights Stem Academy has 777 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 782 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Heights Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Heights Stem Academy is 16.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Heights Stem Academy?
35.2% of students at Forest Heights Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Heights Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Forest Heights Stem Academy is African American at 58.3% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Heights Stem Academy?
Forest Heights Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Forest Heights Stem Academy rank among elementary schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Heights Stem Academy ranks #14 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 Forest Heights Stem Academy, 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.