- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 2/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pine Bluff, AR
Friendship Aspire Academy
Federal NCES profile for Friendship Aspire Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050042301657Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Friendship Aspire Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 9
- elementary schools in Pine Bluff · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Friendship Aspire Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Friendship Aspire Academy ranks #4 of 9 elementary schools in Pine Bluff, AR.
School address
District: Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff · Arkansas
NCES ID 050042301657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+85 students YoY
Friendship Aspire Academy grew from 373 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+22.8%).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+85 students YoY 050042301657 · Pine Bluff, AR Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
469 enr · 23.4:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff (245 students)
Friendship Aspire Academy grew from 373 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (+22.8%). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Friendship Aspire Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Friendship Aspire Academy
469 students
- Friendship Asp
Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff
245 students
- Friendship Aca
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 Aspire Academy reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Friendship Aspire Academy compares
Friendship Aspire 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 72% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 72% above state mean
Top 98% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.6 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 95.3%
White 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Friendship Aspire Academy is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
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 Aspire Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Friendship Aspire Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Friendship Aspire Academy
How many students attend Friendship Aspire Academy?
Friendship Aspire Academy has 469 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pine Bluff, AR. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), up 85.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friendship Aspire Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Friendship Aspire Academy is 23.4:1, which is 72% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Friendship Aspire Academy?
62.7% of students at Friendship Aspire Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Friendship Aspire Academy?
The largest demographic group at Friendship Aspire Academy is African American at 95.3% of enrollment, in Pine Bluff, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Friendship Aspire Academy?
Friendship Aspire Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Friendship Aspire Academy rank among elementary schools in Pine Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Friendship Aspire Academy ranks #4 of 9 elementary 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 elementary schools in Pine Bluff on the city page.
What other schools are in Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff?
Besides Friendship Aspire Academy, Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff also operates Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff (245 students), Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary (200 students), and Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff (76 students). See the Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff district page for the complete list.