- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · North Little Rock, AR
North Little Rock Center of Excellence
Federal NCES profile for North Little Rock Center of Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051068001641Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Little Rock Center of Excellence earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in North Little Rock · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Little Rock Center of Excellence has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Little Rock Center of Excellence ranks #2 of 4 high schools in North Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: N. Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051068001641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+93 students YoY
North Little Rock Center of Excellence grew from 372 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (+25.0%).
Teacher FTE held 33.8 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+93 students YoY 051068001641 · North Little Rock, AR High · SMALL · CHARTER
472 enr · 14.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: North Little Rock High School (1,652 students)
North Little Rock Center of Excellence grew from 372 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (+25.0%). Teacher FTE held 33.8 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
North Little Rock Center of Excellence 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
- This school 472
North Little Rock Center of Excellence
472 students
- Meadow Park El 468
Meadow Park Elementary School
468 students
What this shows North Little Rock Center of Excellence reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Little Rock Center of Excellence compares
North Little Rock Center of Excellence is a growing 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
472
Bigger than 58% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 55% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.0%
White 29.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, North Little Rock Center of Excellence is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 North Little Rock Center of Excellence 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 |
| Meadow Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Little Rock Center of Excellence'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
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Little Rock Center of Excellence
How many students attend North Little Rock Center of Excellence?
North Little Rock Center of Excellence has 472 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), up 93.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Little Rock Center of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at North Little Rock Center of Excellence is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Little Rock Center of Excellence?
100.0% of students at North Little Rock Center of Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Little Rock Center of Excellence?
The largest demographic group at North Little Rock Center of Excellence is African American at 50.0% of enrollment, in North Little Rock, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Little Rock Center of Excellence?
North Little Rock Center of Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 North Little Rock Center of Excellence rank among high schools in North Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, North Little Rock Center of Excellence ranks #2 of 4 high 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 high schools in North Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in N. Little Rock School District?
Besides North Little Rock Center of Excellence, 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.