- Enrollment
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Little Rock, AR
Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050900001626
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Arkansas schools.
- #24 of 24
- schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center ranks #24 of 24 schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050900001626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center grew from 226 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (+16.4%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 050900001626 · Little Rock, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 22.8:1 · 73.5% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,371 students)
Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center grew from 226 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (+16.4%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
2,371 students
- Little Rock So
Little Rock Southwest High School
2,045 students
- Parkview Magne
Parkview Magnet High School
1,072 students
- Don Roberts El
Don Roberts Elementary School
1,035 students
- Chicot Element 897
Chicot Elementary School
897 students
- This school 273
Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center
273 students
What this shows Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center compares
Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 68% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 24% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 68% 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
63.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,959
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
White 3.7%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Little Rock School District reports $15,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Rock Southwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Don Roberts Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chicot Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Little Rock
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center?
Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center has 273 students enrolled. It is a public school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center is 22.8:1, which is 68% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center?
73.5% of students at Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center is African American at 71.4% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center?
Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center ranks #24 of 24 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 schools in Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Little Rock School District?
Besides Geyer Springs Early Childhood Center, Little Rock School District also operates Central High School (2,371 students), Little Rock Southwest High School (2,045 students), and Parkview Magnet High School (1,072 students). See the Little Rock School District district page for the complete list.