Enrollment
1,652
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 051068001566
👥 S:T ratio 56
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 49/100 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
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
149.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.9%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Little Rock High School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Little Rock High School
North Little Rock High School is a high-poverty, large high school in North Little Rock, Arkansas, enrolling 1,652 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,652 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and White (20%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% 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.
Discipline events run high: 620 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,652 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
N. Little Rock School District also operates Lakewood Middle School (1,036 students) and North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus (548 students) alongside North Little Rock High 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 North Little Rock High School compares
North Little Rock High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,584
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for N. Little Rock School District, which includes North Little Rock High 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 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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high 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 (~1,652 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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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.
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Little Rock High School a good school?
North Little Rock High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas. 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 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.
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