- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · North Little Rock, AR
North Little Rock High School
Federal NCES profile for North Little Rock High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051068001566
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Little Rock High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in North Little Rock · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 99.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Little Rock High School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Little Rock High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in North Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: N. Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051068001566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-269 students YoY
North Little Rock High School shrank from 1,949 students in 2022-23 to 1,680 in 2023-24 (-13.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 149.9 → 143.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-269 students YoY 051068001566 · North Little Rock, AR High · MID · TRAD
1,652 enr · 11.1:1 · 99.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Middle School (1,036 students)
North Little Rock High School shrank from 1,949 students in 2022-23 to 1,680 in 2023-24 (-13.8%). Teacher FTE lost 149.9 → 143.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
North Little Rock High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Meadow Park El 468
Meadow Park Elementary School
468 students
What this shows North Little Rock High School reports 1,652 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Little Rock High School compares
North Little Rock High School 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.9% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,652 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,652
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.9%
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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.6%
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
288
in-school suspensions + 332 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.1%
White 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, North Little Rock High School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeroad Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Little Rock Center of Excellence | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Little Rock High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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 (~1,652 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Little Rock High School
How many students attend North Little Rock High School?
North Little Rock High School has 1,652 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 1,949 (2022-23) → 1,680 (2023-24), down 269.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Little Rock High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Little Rock High School is 11.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Little Rock High School?
99.9% of students at North Little Rock High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Little Rock High School?
The largest demographic group at North Little Rock High School is African American at 59.1% 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 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Little Rock High School?
North Little Rock High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 High School rank among high schools in North Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, North Little Rock High School ranks #1 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 High School, N. Little Rock School District also operates Lakewood Middle School (1,036 students), North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus (548 students), and Ridgeroad Elementary School (516 students). See the N. Little Rock School District district page for the complete list.