Mahadev Maitri Foundation
US Initiatives

ESTEM HIGH CHARTER

Arkansas · Public School District
5
Schools
2,890
Students
$11,688
Per-Pupil Spend
-19% nat'l
70.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+18pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

ESTEM HIGH CHARTER is a public school district in Arkansas serving 2,890 students across 5 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools, among them 5 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,688 is below the national average for a US public school district. 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 31/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ESTEM EAST VILLAGE ELEMENTARY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLCharterKG–06772
ESTEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCharterKG–06892
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ESTEM EAST VILLAGE JUNIOR HIGH PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLCharter07–09292
ESTEM MIDDLE SCHOOLCharter07–09406
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ESTEM PUBLIC CHARTER HIGH SCHOOLCharter10–12528
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,688-19% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
74%
State
74.0%
Local (property tax)
4.0%
Federal
22.0%

State funding accounts for 74% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
2,890
Students
70%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score31/100
StateArkansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,688, spending is 19% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 31/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in ESTEM HIGH CHARTER?
ESTEM HIGH CHARTER has 5 public schools, serving a total of 2,890 students.
What is the graduation rate for ESTEM HIGH CHARTER?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does ESTEM HIGH CHARTER spend per student?
ESTEM HIGH CHARTER spends $11,688 per pupil — 19% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ESTEM HIGH CHARTER?
70% of students in ESTEM HIGH CHARTER qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in ESTEM HIGH CHARTER?
Yes — 5 of the 5 schools in ESTEM HIGH CHARTER are charter schools.
What grade levels does ESTEM HIGH CHARTER serve?
ESTEM HIGH CHARTER serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for ESTEM HIGH CHARTER?
The median opportunity score across schools in ESTEM HIGH CHARTER is 31/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.