- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pine Bluff, AR
Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff
Federal NCES profile for Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 2/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050042305134Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff earns 2/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Pine Bluff · Resource Index
- 2
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff has class sizes larger than 99% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Pine Bluff, AR.
School address
District: Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff · Arkansas
NCES ID 050042305134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+67 students YoY
Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff grew from 157 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (+42.7%).
Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+67 students YoY 050042305134 · Pine Bluff, AR Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
245 enr · 24.5:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 2
Nearest enrollment peer: Friendship Aspire Academy (469 students)
Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff grew from 157 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (+42.7%). Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Friendship Asp
Friendship Aspire Academy
469 students
- This school
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 Downtown Pine Bluff reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff compares
Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 80% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 80% above state mean
Top 99% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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 95.9%
Two or More 2.0%
White 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff 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 Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Aspire Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff | Smaller | Similar 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 Downtown Pine Bluff'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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff
How many students attend Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff?
Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff has 245 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pine Bluff, AR. CCD year-over-year: 157 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), up 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff?
The student-teacher ratio at Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff is 24.5:1, which is 80% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff?
52.2% of students at Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff?
The largest demographic group at Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff is African American at 95.9% of enrollment, in Pine Bluff, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff?
Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff has a Resource Investment Index of 2/100 (lower 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 Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff rank among elementary schools in Pine Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff ranks #9 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 Downtown Pine Bluff, Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff also operates Friendship Aspire Academy (469 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.