Enrollment
468
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadow Park Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadow Park Elementary School
Meadow Park Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in North Little Rock, Arkansas, enrolling 468 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 468 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 149 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #89.
Its student body is predominantly African American (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 234 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
N. Little Rock School District also operates North Little Rock High School (1,652 students) and Lakewood Middle School (1,036 students) alongside Meadow Park Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Meadow Park Elementary School compares
Meadow Park Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,584
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for N. Little Rock School District, which includes Meadow Park Elementary School.
$12,584
Per student
+3%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 44.0%
Federal 22.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~468 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Meadow Park Elementary School a good school?
Meadow Park Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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