- Enrollment
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Little Rock, AR
Otter Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Otter Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050900001384
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Otter Creek Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Arkansas schools.
- #26 of 28
- elementary schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 68.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Otter Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Otter Creek Elementary School ranks #26 of 28 elementary schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050900001384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+79 students YoY
Otter Creek Elementary School grew from 323 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (+24.5%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+79 students YoY 050900001384 · Little Rock, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 21.9:1 · 68.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,371 students)
Otter Creek Elementary School grew from 323 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (+24.5%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Otter Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
2,371 students
- Little Rock So
Little Rock Southwest High School
2,045 students
- Parkview Magne
Parkview Magnet High School
1,072 students
- Don Roberts El
Don Roberts Elementary School
1,035 students
- Chicot Element 897
Chicot Elementary School
897 students
- This school 372
Otter Creek Elementary School
372 students
What this shows Otter Creek Elementary School reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Otter Creek Elementary School compares
Otter Creek Elementary School 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 61% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.7% | ▲ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 97% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$15,959
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 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 64.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
White 7.3%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Otter Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Little Rock School District reports $15,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Otter Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Rock Southwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Don Roberts Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chicot Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Otter Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~372 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Otter Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Otter Creek Elementary School?
Otter Creek Elementary School has 372 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), up 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otter Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Otter Creek Elementary School is 21.9:1, which is 61% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Otter Creek Elementary School?
68.7% of students at Otter Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Otter Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Otter Creek Elementary School is African American at 64.0% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Otter Creek Elementary School?
Otter Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Otter Creek Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Otter Creek Elementary School ranks #26 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 Little Rock School District?
Besides Otter Creek Elementary School, Little Rock School District also operates Central High School (2,371 students), Little Rock Southwest High School (2,045 students), and Parkview Magnet High School (1,072 students). See the Little Rock School District district page for the complete list.