- Enrollment
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Little Rock, AR
Little Rock West High School of Innovation
Federal NCES profile for Little Rock West High School of Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050900001679
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Rock West High School of Innovation earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 10
- high schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 43.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Rock West High School of Innovation has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Rock West High School of Innovation ranks #2 of 10 high schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050900001679 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Little Rock West High School of Innovation shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-16.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 050900001679 · Little Rock, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 15.5:1 · 43.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,371 students)
Little Rock West High School of Innovation shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (-16.9%). Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Little Rock West High School of Innovation 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 495
Little Rock West High School of Innovation
495 students
What this shows Little Rock West High School of Innovation reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Little Rock West High School of Innovation compares
Little Rock West High School of Innovation 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.1% | ▼ 27% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 66% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
14
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 76.8%
White 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Little Rock West High School of Innovation is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 West High School of Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Rock Southwest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Magnet High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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 West High School of Innovation'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 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 (~495 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Little Rock West High School of Innovation
How many students attend Little Rock West High School of Innovation?
Little Rock West High School of Innovation has 495 students enrolled. It is a high school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Rock West High School of Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Rock West High School of Innovation is 15.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Little Rock West High School of Innovation?
43.1% of students at Little Rock West High School of Innovation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Rock West High School of Innovation?
The largest demographic group at Little Rock West High School of Innovation is African American at 76.8% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Rock West High School of Innovation?
Little Rock West High School of Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Little Rock West High School of Innovation rank among high schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Rock West High School of Innovation ranks #2 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 Little Rock School District?
Besides Little Rock West High School of Innovation, 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.