Enrollment
200
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 050042301681 Charter school
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary — Little Rock, AR
Federal NCES profile for Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 31
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff · Arkansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary reports 200 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% above the Arkansas state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 73.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 23% above the Arkansas average and 41% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff spends $13,042 per pupil district-wide, below the Arkansas average of $14,269 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.4% from local sources (property taxes), 66.6% from the state, and 33.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arkansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 23% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 14% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
17.2:1
students per teacher
— 26% above state mean
Top 81% in Arkansas — lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,042
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arkansas avg of $14,269
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 200 Top 14% in Arkansas — larger than 86% of 1,069 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 17.2:1 +26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 73.0% +23% vs state
NCES ID 050042301681
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff, which includes Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary.
$13,042
Per student
-9%
vs Arkansas
Avg $14,269
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.4%
State 66.6%
Federal 33.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 4.2:1
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
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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 a elementary school in LITTLE ROCK, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a student body 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 31/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.