- Enrollment
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Little Rock, AR
Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School
Federal NCES profile for Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050900001688
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050900001688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 050900001688 · Little Rock, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 12:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,371 students)
Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High 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 335
Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School
335 students
What this shows Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School compares
Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.5%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 112 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Don Roberts Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chicot Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High 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 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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School
How many students attend Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School?
Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School has 335 students enrolled. It is a high school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School is 12:1, which is 12% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School?
62.7% of students at Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School?
Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School rank among public schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School ranks #2 of 3 public 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 public schools in Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Little Rock School District?
Besides Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High 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.