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N. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

Arkansas · Public School District
14
Schools
8,200
Students
$13,430
Per-Pupil Spend
-6% nat'l
99.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
80.3%
Graduation Rate
-6.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

N. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Arkansas serving 8,200 students across 14 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 80.3% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,430 is near the national average for a US public school district. 100% 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 34/100.

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All Schools (14)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LAKEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL07–081,115
NORTH LITTLE ROCK MIDDLE SCHOOL 6TH GRADE CAMPUS06–06570
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
NORTH LITTLE ROCK CENTER OF EXCELLENCECharter09–12372
NORTH LITTLE ROCK HIGH SCHOOL09–121,949
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
REDWOOD PRE-SCHOOLPK–PK260
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,430Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
34%
State
44.0%
Local (property tax)
33.8%
Federal
22.2%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (34%), with notable federal support (22%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
8,200
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate80.3%
Opportunity Score34/100
StateArkansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 80.3%, graduation is 6.2 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% 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 34/100, 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 N. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT?
N. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT has 14 public schools, serving a total of 8,200 students.
What is the graduation rate for N. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 80.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does N. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
N. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $13,430 per pupil — 6% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in N. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT?
100% of students in N. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in N. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Yes — 1 of the 14 schools in N. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT is a charter school.
What grade levels does N. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
N. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for N. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in N. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT is 34/100. 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.