Enrollment
779
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Little Rock, AR
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050900001724
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Arkansas schools.
- #23 of 28
- elementary schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School ranks #23 of 28 elementary schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050900001724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.3%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School is a high-poverty, large elementary school in Little Rock, Arkansas, enrolling 779 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 92% of state schools at 779 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 25 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #20, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 779 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Little Rock School District also operates Central High School (2,371 students) and Little Rock Southwest High School (2,045 students) alongside J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School compares
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 32% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 779 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
779
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.9%
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
$14,597
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 779 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
White 9.4%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Little Rock School District, which includes J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School.
$14,597
Per student
+19%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.7%
State 26.7%
Federal 20.7%
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.
How J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Little Rock Southwest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Don Roberts Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chicot Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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 elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~779 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School
How many students attend J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School?
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School has 779 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Little Rock, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 28% 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 J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School?
78.3% of students at J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School is African American at 68.2% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School?
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School rank among elementary schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School ranks #23 of 28 elementary 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 elementary schools in Little Rock on the city page.
Is J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School a good school?
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Little Rock School District?
Besides J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School, 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.
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