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ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY JR

10802 EXECUTIVE CTR DR STE 205, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Charter
997
Students
Total enrolled
$9,121
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 36% vs nat'l
21.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 37% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 997 students in grades 06–08 in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas.
36% below average funding
District spends $9,121 per pupil, 36% less than the national average of $14,347.
21.1 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY JR is a large middle in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, serving grades 06–08 with 997 students. The district invests $9,121 per student — 36% below the national average of $14,347, with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY JR

997
Total Students
21.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
70%
Free Lunch
47
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution484 male · 513 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility70%
National avg 52% · 695 students
Student Composition
64%
8%
24%
Asian1%
White64%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black24%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 050039401447

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,121Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$9,121
State avg
$14,269
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,013
Student Support$1,733
Administration$1,095
Operations$1,368
Other$912
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $9,121 spent per student, an estimated $4,041 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
87%
State government
87.0%
Local (property tax)
0.0%
Federal programs
13.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $9,121/student, 36% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY
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High School
ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyPulaski County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY →
Phone: (501)664-4225
NCES ID: 050039401447
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LITTLE ROCK seeking a charter middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY
High
ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
1,695 students · 09–12
● 45 opp66% FRL
Elem
ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY
1,041 students · KG–05
75% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
10802 EXECUTIVE CTR DR STE 205, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72211
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.