- Enrollment
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Little Rock, AR
Romine Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Romine Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050900001725
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Romine Early Childhood Center earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Arkansas schools.
- #21 of 24
- schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Romine Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Romine Early Childhood Center ranks #21 of 24 schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050900001725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Romine Early Childhood Center grew from 186 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (+12.4%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 050900001725 · Little Rock, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 24.2:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,371 students)
Romine Early Childhood Center grew from 186 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (+12.4%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Romine 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 242
Romine Early Childhood Center
242 students
What this shows Romine Early Childhood Center reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Romine Early Childhood Center compares
Romine Early Childhood Center 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 | 24.2:1 | ▲ 78% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 15% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 78% 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.
Engagement
25.2%
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
Counselors0.0 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.
Student demographics
African American 79.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 3.7%
White 2.9%
Largest group: African American at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Romine 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 Romine 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 Romine 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
2 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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Romine Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Romine Early Childhood Center?
Romine Early Childhood Center has 242 students enrolled. It is a public school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Romine Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Romine Early Childhood Center is 24.2:1, which is 78% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Romine Early Childhood Center?
68.3% of students at Romine Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Romine Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Romine Early Childhood Center is African American at 79.3% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Romine Early Childhood Center?
Romine Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Romine Early Childhood Center rank among schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Romine Early Childhood Center ranks #21 of 24 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 schools in Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Little Rock School District?
Besides Romine 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.