- Enrollment
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Little Rock, AR
Rockefeller Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Rockefeller Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050900001689
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockefeller Early Childhood Center earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 61.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockefeller Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockefeller Early Childhood Center ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050900001689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
263 on latest CCD 050900001689 · Little Rock, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 22.6:1 · 61.6% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,371 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 public schools in Little Rock. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Rockefeller Early Childhood Center 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 317
Rockefeller Early Childhood Center
317 students
What this shows Rockefeller Early Childhood Center reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockefeller Early Childhood Center compares
Rockefeller Early Childhood Center vs Arkansas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 66% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▲ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 66% above state mean
Top 98% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.0%
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
Counselors0.5 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.
Student demographics
African American 83.0%
Two or More 9.8%
White 5.7%
Asian 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Rockefeller Early Childhood Center is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
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 Rockefeller Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Rock Southwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Magnet High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Don Roberts Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chicot Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockefeller Early Childhood Center'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
Similar other schools in Little Rock
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rockefeller Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Rockefeller Early Childhood Center?
Rockefeller Early Childhood Center has 317 students enrolled. It is a public school in Little Rock, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockefeller Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockefeller Early Childhood Center is 22.6:1, which is 66% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rockefeller Early Childhood Center?
61.6% of students at Rockefeller Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockefeller Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Rockefeller Early Childhood Center is African American at 83.0% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockefeller Early Childhood Center?
Rockefeller Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Rockefeller Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockefeller Early Childhood Center ranks #3 of 3 public 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 public schools in Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Little Rock School District?
Besides Rockefeller Early Childhood Center, 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.