Enrollment
292
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Little Rock, AR
Premier High School Online
Federal NCES profile for Premier High School Online, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050040805146Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Premier High School Online earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #10 of 10
- high schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 73:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Premier High School Online has class sizes larger than 99% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Premier High School Online ranks #10 of 10 high schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
NCES ID 050040805146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
73:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+437% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Premier High School Online compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Premier High School Online
Premier High School Online is a mid-sized charter high school in Little Rock, Arkansas, enrolling 292 students.
Class loads run heavy: 73:1 is larger than about 99% of Arkansas schools and 437% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 292 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 148 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #148, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (46%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Its district draws 28.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Little Rock's high schools, it stands alongside Little Rock Hall Steam Magnet High School (335 students): Premier High School Online is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (73:1 vs 12:1).
Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School of Little Rock also operates Premier High School of Fort Smith (99 students) and Premier High School of Little Rock (78 students) alongside Premier High School Online.
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 Premier High School Online compares
Premier High School Online on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 73:1 | ▲ 437% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▼ 45% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
73:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.8%
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
73:1
students per teacher
- 437% above state mean
Top 99% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,472
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 45.9%
White 27.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Premier High School Online is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School of Little Rock, which includes Premier High School Online.
$14,472
Per student
+18%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 50.2%
Federal 28.4%
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 Premier High School Online Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier High School of Fort Smith | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Premier High School of Little Rock | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Premier High School of Texarkana | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Premier High School Online'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
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- 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.
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 (~292 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Premier High School Online
How many students attend Premier High School Online?
Premier High School Online has 292 students enrolled. It is a high school in Little Rock, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Premier High School Online?
The student-teacher ratio at Premier High School Online is 73:1, which is 437% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 365% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Premier High School Online?
32.8% of students at Premier High School Online are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Premier High School Online?
The largest demographic group at Premier High School Online is African American at 45.9% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Premier High School Online?
Premier High School Online has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Premier High School Online rank among high schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Premier High School Online ranks #10 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.
Is Premier High School Online a good school?
Premier High School Online earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools. 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 Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School of Little Rock?
Besides Premier High School Online, Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School of Little Rock also operates Premier High School of Fort Smith (99 students), Premier High School of Little Rock (78 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.
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