- Enrollment
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Little Rock, AR
Pinnacle View Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pinnacle View Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050900001628
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinnacle View Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #6 of 10
- middle schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinnacle View Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinnacle View Middle School ranks #6 of 10 middle schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050900001628 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Pinnacle View Middle School shrank from 878 students in 2022-23 to 817 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 67.9 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 050900001628 · Little Rock, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
807 enr · 12:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,371 students)
Pinnacle View Middle School shrank from 878 students in 2022-23 to 817 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 67.9 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Pinnacle View Middle 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 807
Pinnacle View Middle School
807 students
What this shows Pinnacle View Middle School reports 807 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinnacle View Middle School compares
Pinnacle View Middle 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 45% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 807 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
807
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 46.2%
White 33.2%
Asian 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Pinnacle View Middle 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 Pinnacle View Middle 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 |
| Parkview Magnet High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Don Roberts Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chicot Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinnacle View Middle 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 middle 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 (~807 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinnacle View Middle School
How many students attend Pinnacle View Middle School?
Pinnacle View Middle School has 807 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 878 (2022-23) → 817 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinnacle View Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinnacle View Middle School is 12:1, which is 12% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 24% 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 Pinnacle View Middle School?
32.6% of students at Pinnacle View Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinnacle View Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pinnacle View Middle School is African American at 46.2% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinnacle View Middle School?
Pinnacle View Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Pinnacle View Middle School rank among middle schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinnacle View Middle School ranks #6 of 10 middle 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 middle schools in Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Little Rock School District?
Besides Pinnacle View Middle 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.