- Enrollment
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-97 students YoY
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School shrank from 898 students in 2022-23 to 801 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 69.2 → 60.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-97 students YoY 050900001724 · Little Rock, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
779 enr · 11.3:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,371 students)
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School shrank from 898 students in 2022-23 to 801 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 69.2 → 60.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School 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 779
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School
779 students
What this shows J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School reports 779 students on the CCD universe file.
How J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory School compares
J.a. Fair K8 Preparatory 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,045
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~779 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 898 (2022-23) → 801 (2023-24), down 97.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.