- Enrollment
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Little Rock, AR
Parkview Magnet High School
Federal NCES profile for Parkview Magnet High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050900000627
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkview Magnet High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #7 of 10
- high schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkview Magnet High School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkview Magnet High School ranks #7 of 10 high schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050900000627 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Parkview Magnet High School held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.7 → 79.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 050900000627 · Little Rock, AR High · MID · TRAD
1,072 enr · 13.2:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,371 students)
Parkview Magnet High School held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.7 → 79.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Parkview Magnet High 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
- This school
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
- Pinnacle View 807
Pinnacle View Middle School
807 students
What this shows Parkview Magnet High School reports 1,072 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkview Magnet High School compares
Parkview Magnet High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,072 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,072
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 44% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.2%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 76.1%
White 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Parkview Magnet High School is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 Parkview Magnet High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Little Rock Southwest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Don Roberts Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chicot Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinnacle View Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkview Magnet High 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
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 897
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Little Rock
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,072 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Parkview Magnet High School
How many students attend Parkview Magnet High School?
Parkview Magnet High School has 1,072 students enrolled. It is a high school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 1,081 (2022-23) → 1,063 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkview Magnet High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkview Magnet High School is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 16% 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 Parkview Magnet High School?
49.7% of students at Parkview Magnet High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkview Magnet High School?
The largest demographic group at Parkview Magnet High School is African American at 76.1% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkview Magnet High School?
Parkview Magnet High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Parkview Magnet High School rank among high schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkview Magnet High School ranks #7 of 10 high 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 high schools in Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Little Rock School District?
Besides Parkview Magnet High School, Little Rock School District also operates Central High School (2,371 students), Little Rock Southwest High School (2,045 students), and Don Roberts Elementary School (1,035 students). See the Little Rock School District district page for the complete list.