- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pine Bluff, AR
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff
Federal NCES profile for Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 83/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050042301707Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff earns 83/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arkansas.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Pine Bluff · Resource Index
- 83
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.2:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff has class sizes smaller than 97% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff ranks #1 of 5 schools in Pine Bluff, AR.
School address
District: Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff · Arkansas
NCES ID 050042301707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff shrank from 75 students in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (-64.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.7 → 1.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 050042301707 · Pine Bluff, AR Other · SMALL · CHARTER
76 enr · 4.2:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 83
Nearest enrollment peer: Friendship Aspire Academy (469 students)
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff shrank from 75 students in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (-64.0%). Teacher FTE lost 18.7 → 1.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff 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
- This school 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 Southeast Pine Bluff reports 76 students on the CCD universe file.
How Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff compares
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff 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 | 4.2:1 | ▼ 69% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▼ 14% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.2:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
76
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
4.2:1
students per teacher
- 69% below state mean
Top 3% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 96.1%
White 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast 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 Southeast Pine Bluff Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Aspire Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff'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
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other 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 (~76 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff
How many students attend Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff?
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff has 76 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pine Bluff, AR. CCD year-over-year: 75 (2022-23) → 27 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff?
The student-teacher ratio at Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff is 4.2:1, which is 69% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 73% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff?
50.7% of students at Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast 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 Southeast Pine Bluff?
The largest demographic group at Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff is African American at 96.1% of enrollment, in Pine Bluff, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff?
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff has a Resource Investment Index of 83/100 (higher 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 Southeast Pine Bluff rank among schools in Pine Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff ranks #1 of 5 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 schools in Pine Bluff on the city page.
What other schools are in Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff?
Besides Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff, 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.