- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Little Rock, AR
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050042301683Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arkansas.
- #7 of 10
- middle schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School ranks #7 of 10 middle schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff · Arkansas
NCES ID 050042301683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School shrank from 67 students in 2022-23 to 57 in 2023-24 (-14.9%).
Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 5.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 050042301683 · Little Rock, AR Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
62 enr · 15.5:1 · 77.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Friendship Aspire Academy (469 students)
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School shrank from 67 students in 2022-23 to 57 in 2023-24 (-14.9%). Teacher FTE added 4.5 → 5.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School 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
- Friendship Aca
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary
200 students
- Friendship Asp 76
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff
76 students
- This school 62
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School
62 students
What this shows Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School reports 62 students on the CCD universe file.
How Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School compares
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 31% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
62
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 66% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 34% 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 79.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
White 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School 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 Little Rock Middle School 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School'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
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 76
- Students per teacher
- 4.2:1
- Resource Index
- 83/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~62 students)
Frequently asked questions about Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School
How many students attend Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School?
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School has 62 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 67 (2022-23) → 57 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School?
77.6% of students at Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School is African American at 79.0% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School?
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School rank among middle schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School ranks #7 of 10 middle 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 middle schools in Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff?
Besides Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School, Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff also operates Friendship Aspire Academy (469 students), Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff (245 students), and Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary (200 students). See the Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff district page for the complete list.