- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 73:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Little Rock, AR
Premier High School of Little Rock
Federal NCES profile for Premier High School of Little Rock, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050040801579Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Premier High School of Little Rock earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Arkansas.
- #1 of 10
- high schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.5:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Premier High School of Little Rock has class sizes smaller than 91% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Premier High School of Little Rock ranks #1 of 10 high schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
NCES ID 050040801579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Premier High School of Little Rock grew from 82 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 050040801579 · Little Rock, AR High · SMALL · CHARTER
78 enr · 6.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Premier High School Online (292 students)
Premier High School of Little Rock grew from 82 students in 2022-23 to 91 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Premier High School of Little Rock in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Premier High S
Premier High School Online
292 students
- Premier High S 99
Premier High School of Fort Smith
99 students
- This school 78
Premier High School of Little Rock
78 students
- Premier High S 67
Premier High School of Texarkana
67 students
What this shows Premier High School of Little Rock reports 78 students on the CCD universe file.
How Premier High School of Little Rock compares
Premier High School of Little Rock 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 | 6.5:1 | ▼ 52% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 78 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.5:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
78
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
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
6.5:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 9% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,381
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 78 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 100.0%
Largest group: African American at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Premier High School of Little Rock is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School of Little Rock reports $14,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Premier High School of Little Rock Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier High School Online | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Premier High School of Fort Smith | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Premier High School of Texarkana | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Premier High School of Little Rock's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~78 students)
Frequently asked questions about Premier High School of Little Rock
How many students attend Premier High School of Little Rock?
Premier High School of Little Rock has 78 students enrolled. It is a high school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 82 (2022-23) → 91 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Premier High School of Little Rock?
The student-teacher ratio at Premier High School of Little Rock is 6.5:1, which is 52% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 59% 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 Premier High School of Little Rock?
100.0% of students at Premier High School of Little Rock are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Premier High School of Little Rock?
The largest demographic group at Premier High School of Little Rock is African American at 100.0% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Premier High School of Little Rock?
Premier High School of Little Rock has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Premier High School of Little Rock rank among high schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Premier High School of Little Rock ranks #1 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 Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School of Little Rock?
Besides Premier High School of Little Rock, Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School of Little Rock also operates Premier High School Online (292 students), Premier High School of Fort Smith (99 students), and Premier High School of Texarkana (67 students). See the Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School of Little Rock district page for the complete list.