- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Little Rock, AR
Joe T. Robinson High School
Federal NCES profile for Joe T. Robinson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051185000923
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joe T. Robinson High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #6 of 10
- high schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 19.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Joe T. Robinson High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joe T. Robinson High School ranks #6 of 10 high schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. · Arkansas
NCES ID 051185000923 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Joe T. Robinson High School grew from 783 students in 2022-23 to 845 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 61.3 → 78.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 051185000923 · Little Rock, AR High · MID · TRAD
1,030 enr · 16.9:1 · 19.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sylvan Hills High School (1,120 students)
Joe T. Robinson High School grew from 783 students in 2022-23 to 845 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 61.3 → 78.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Joe T. Robinson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sylvan Hills H
Sylvan Hills High School
1,120 students
- This school
Joe T. Robinson High School
1,030 students
- Maumelle High
Maumelle High School
869 students
- Sylvan Hills M
Sylvan Hills Middle School
772 students
- Sylvan Hills J
Sylvan Hills Junior High School
721 students
- Wilbur D. Mill
Wilbur D. Mills High School
612 students
What this shows Joe T. Robinson High School reports 1,030 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joe T. Robinson High School compares
Joe T. Robinson High School 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 67% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,030 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,030
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 80% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 183 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.9%
African American 36.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Joe T. Robinson High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. reports $13,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joe T. Robinson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvan Hills High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maumelle High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sylvan Hills Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sylvan Hills Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilbur D. Mills High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joe T. Robinson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools in Little Rock
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,030 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joe T. Robinson High School
How many students attend Joe T. Robinson High School?
Joe T. Robinson High School has 1,030 students enrolled. It is a high school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 783 (2022-23) → 845 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joe T. Robinson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joe T. Robinson High School is 16.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joe T. Robinson High School?
19.5% of students at Joe T. Robinson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joe T. Robinson High School?
The largest demographic group at Joe T. Robinson High School is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joe T. Robinson High School?
Joe T. Robinson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Joe T. Robinson High School rank among high schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Joe T. Robinson High School ranks #6 of 10 high 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 high schools in Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist.?
Besides Joe T. Robinson High School, Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. also operates Sylvan Hills High School (1,120 students), Maumelle High School (869 students), and Sylvan Hills Middle School (772 students). See the Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. district page for the complete list.