- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pine Bluff, AR
Forrest Park Prep Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Forrest Park Prep Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050002601530
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forrest Park Prep Preschool earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Pine Bluff · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 98.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Forrest Park Prep Preschool has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forrest Park Prep Preschool ranks #2 of 5 schools in Pine Bluff, AR.
School address
District: Pine Bluff School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050002601530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Forrest Park Prep Preschool shrank from 208 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 050002601530 · Pine Bluff, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 14.6:1 · 98.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine Bluff High School (688 students)
Forrest Park Prep Preschool shrank from 208 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Forrest Park Prep Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine Bluff Hig
Pine Bluff High School
688 students
- Jack Robey Jr.
Jack Robey Jr. High School
594 students
- Thirty-Fourth
Thirty-Fourth Ave. Elem. Sch.
399 students
- Matthews Eleme
Matthews Elementary School
367 students
- Southwood Elem
Southwood Elementary School
345 students
- This school 204
Forrest Park Prep Preschool
204 students
What this shows Forrest Park Prep Preschool reports 204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forrest Park Prep Preschool compares
Forrest Park Prep Preschool 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.6% | ▲ 67% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 57% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,959
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 92.6%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Forrest Park Prep Preschool is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Pine Bluff School District reports $17,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forrest Park Prep Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Bluff High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jack Robey Jr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thirty-Fourth Ave. Elem. Sch. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Matthews Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forrest Park Prep Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~204 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forrest Park Prep Preschool
How many students attend Forrest Park Prep Preschool?
Forrest Park Prep Preschool has 204 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pine Bluff, AR. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forrest Park Prep Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Forrest Park Prep Preschool is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forrest Park Prep Preschool?
98.6% of students at Forrest Park Prep Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forrest Park Prep Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Forrest Park Prep Preschool is African American at 92.6% of enrollment, in Pine Bluff, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forrest Park Prep Preschool?
Forrest Park Prep Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Forrest Park Prep Preschool rank among schools in Pine Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Forrest Park Prep Preschool ranks #2 of 5 schools in Pine Bluff, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pine Bluff on the city page.
What other schools are in Pine Bluff School District?
Besides Forrest Park Prep Preschool, Pine Bluff School District also operates Pine Bluff High School (688 students), Jack Robey Jr. High School (594 students), and Thirty-Fourth Ave. Elem. Sch. (399 students). See the Pine Bluff School District district page for the complete list.