- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Little Rock, AR
Nichols Intermediate Academy
Federal NCES profile for Nichols Intermediate Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050042101669Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nichols Intermediate Academy earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #1 of 28
- elementary schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nichols Intermediate Academy has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nichols Intermediate Academy ranks #1 of 28 elementary schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Scholarmade Achievement Place · Arkansas
NCES ID 050042101669 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
140 on latest CCD 050042101669 · Little Rock, AR Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
140 enr · 15.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Ivy Hill Academy of Scholarship (306 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 28 elementary schools in Little Rock. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Nichols Intermediate Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ivy Hill Acade
Ivy Hill Academy of Scholarship
306 students
- This school
Nichols Intermediate Academy
140 students
- Prodigy Prepar 91
Prodigy Preparatory Academy of Service
91 students
What this shows Nichols Intermediate Academy reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nichols Intermediate Academy compares
Nichols Intermediate Academy vs Arkansas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 67% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,426
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 140 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scholarmade Achievement Place reports $16,426 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nichols Intermediate Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Hill Academy of Scholarship | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prodigy Preparatory Academy of Service | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nichols Intermediate Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~140 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nichols Intermediate Academy
How many students attend Nichols Intermediate Academy?
Nichols Intermediate Academy has 140 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Little Rock, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nichols Intermediate Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Nichols Intermediate Academy is 15.6:1, which is 15% 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 Nichols Intermediate Academy?
100.0% of students at Nichols Intermediate Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nichols Intermediate Academy?
Nichols Intermediate Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Nichols Intermediate Academy rank among elementary schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Nichols Intermediate Academy ranks #1 of 28 elementary 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 elementary schools in Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Scholarmade Achievement Place?
Besides Nichols Intermediate Academy, Scholarmade Achievement Place also operates Ivy Hill Academy of Scholarship (306 students) and Prodigy Preparatory Academy of Service (91 students). See the Scholarmade Achievement Place district page for the complete list.