- Enrollment
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Little Rock, AR
Pulaski Heights Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pulaski Heights Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 050900000628
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pulaski Heights Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 10
- middle schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pulaski Heights Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pulaski Heights Middle School ranks #3 of 10 middle schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050900000628 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Pulaski Heights Middle School grew from 548 students in 2022-23 to 584 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 050900000628 · Little Rock, AR Middle · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 15.4:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,371 students)
Pulaski Heights Middle School grew from 548 students in 2022-23 to 584 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Pulaski Heights 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 585
Pulaski Heights Middle School
585 students
What this shows Pulaski Heights Middle School reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pulaski Heights Middle School compares
Pulaski Heights Middle 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 24% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 65% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.0%
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 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 57.3%
White 36.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Pulaski Heights 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 Pulaski Heights Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Rock Southwest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Magnet High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Don Roberts Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chicot Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pulaski Heights 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 (~585 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pulaski Heights Middle School
How many students attend Pulaski Heights Middle School?
Pulaski Heights Middle School has 585 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pulaski Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pulaski Heights Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pulaski Heights Middle School?
45.1% of students at Pulaski Heights Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pulaski Heights Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pulaski Heights Middle School is African American at 57.3% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pulaski Heights Middle School?
Pulaski Heights Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Pulaski Heights Middle School rank among middle schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Pulaski Heights Middle School ranks #3 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 Pulaski Heights 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.