- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Little Rock, AR
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050042301681Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #12 of 28
- elementary schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary ranks #12 of 28 elementary schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff · Arkansas
NCES ID 050042301681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 050042301681 · Little Rock, AR Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
200 enr · 14.3:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Friendship Aspire Academy (469 students)
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Friendship Asp
Friendship Aspire Academy
469 students
- Friendship Asp
Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff
245 students
- This school
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary
200 students
- Friendship Asp 76
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff
76 students
- Friendship Asp 62
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School
62 students
What this shows Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary compares
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 55% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,817
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Student demographics
African American 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
District finance for Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff reports $16,817 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Aspire Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 2/100
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 4.2:1
- Resource Index
- 83/100
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary
How many students attend Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary?
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary has 200 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary?
73.0% of students at Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary is African American at 93.0% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary?
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary rank among elementary schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary ranks #12 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 Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff?
Besides Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary, Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff also operates Friendship Aspire Academy (469 students), Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff (245 students), and Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff (76 students). See the Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff district page for the complete list.