Enrollment
237
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Little Rock, AR
Redwood Pre-School
Federal NCES profile for Redwood Pre-School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051068000800
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redwood Pre-School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 11
- schools in North Little Rock · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Redwood Pre-School has class sizes larger than 87% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redwood Pre-School ranks #3 of 11 schools in North Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: N. Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051068000800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.8%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Redwood Pre-School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Redwood Pre-School
Redwood Pre-School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in North Little Rock, Arkansas, enrolling 237 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 87% of Arkansas schools and 34% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 237 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 133 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #59.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 55/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 22.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
N. Little Rock School District also operates North Little Rock High School (1,652 students) and Lakewood Middle School (1,036 students) alongside Redwood Pre-School.
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 Redwood Pre-School compares
Redwood Pre-School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 34% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 67% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 87% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,584
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
White 7.2%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Redwood Pre-School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for N. Little Rock School District, which includes Redwood Pre-School.
$12,584
Per student
+3%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 44.0%
Federal 22.2%
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 Redwood Pre-School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Little Rock High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeroad Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Little Rock Center of Excellence | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redwood Pre-School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other 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 (~237 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Redwood Pre-School
How many students attend Redwood Pre-School?
Redwood Pre-School has 237 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Little Rock, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redwood Pre-School?
The student-teacher ratio at Redwood Pre-School is 18.2:1, which is 34% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Redwood Pre-School?
98.8% of students at Redwood Pre-School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redwood Pre-School?
The largest demographic group at Redwood Pre-School is African American at 63.3% of enrollment, in North Little Rock, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redwood Pre-School?
Redwood Pre-School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Redwood Pre-School rank among schools in North Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Redwood Pre-School ranks #3 of 11 schools in North Little Rock, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Little Rock on the city page.
Is Redwood Pre-School a good school?
Redwood Pre-School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of 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 N. Little Rock School District?
Besides Redwood Pre-School, N. Little Rock School District also operates North Little Rock High School (1,652 students), Lakewood Middle School (1,036 students), and North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus (548 students). See the N. Little Rock School District district page for the complete list.
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