Enrollment
76
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 050042301707 Charter school
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff — Pine Bluff, AR
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.
👥 Class size 83
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)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-69% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.7%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff 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 Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff reports 76 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 69% below the Arkansas state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 74% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 50.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 14% below the Arkansas average and 2% below 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 83/100 (A-), 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 Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff 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 | 4.2:1 | ▼ 69% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▼ 14% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 3% | — | — |
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
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 2% in Arkansas — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
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 76 Top 3% in Arkansas — larger than 97% of 1,069 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 4.2:1 -69% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 50.7% -14% vs state
NCES ID 050042301707
Student demographics
African American 96.1%
White 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: African American at 96.1% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Friendship Aspire Academy Pine Bluff, which includes Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff.
$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
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
Similar other schools in Pine Bluff
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jack Robey Jr. High School
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Watson Chapel Jr. High School
Standard public school
334 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Forrest Park Prep Preschool
Standard public school
204 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Robert F Morehead Middle School
Standard public school
195 students 8.9:1 students per teacher
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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 other school in PINE BLUFF, AR.
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 74% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a student body 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 (A-) 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.