- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Little Rock, AR
Meadow Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051068000792
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Park Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Arkansas schools.
- #6 of 11
- schools in North Little Rock · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Park Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 schools in North Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: N. Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051068000792 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Meadow Park Elementary School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 051068000792 · North Little Rock, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 16.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: North Little Rock High School (1,652 students)
Meadow Park Elementary School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Meadow Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Little R
North Little Rock High School
1,652 students
- Lakewood Middl
Lakewood Middle School
1,036 students
- North Little R 548
North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus
548 students
- Ridgeroad Elem 516
Ridgeroad Elementary School
516 students
- North Little R 472
North Little Rock Center of Excellence
472 students
- This school 468
Meadow Park Elementary School
468 students
What this shows Meadow Park Elementary School reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadow Park Elementary School compares
Meadow Park Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 78% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.6%
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
$12,919
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 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.4%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
White 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Meadow Park Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for N. Little Rock School District reports $12,919 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meadow Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Little Rock High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeroad Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Little Rock Center of Excellence | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other 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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadow Park Elementary School
How many students attend Meadow Park Elementary School?
Meadow Park Elementary School has 468 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Park Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadow Park Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Meadow Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Park Elementary School is African American at 81.4% of enrollment, in North Little Rock, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Park Elementary School?
Meadow Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Meadow Park Elementary School rank among schools in North Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Park Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 schools in North Little Rock, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in N. Little Rock School District?
Besides Meadow Park Elementary School, N. Little Rock School District also operates North Little Rock High School (1,652 students), Lakewood Middle School (1,036 students), and North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus (548 students). See the N. Little Rock School District district page for the complete list.