At a glance
Reported students
486
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas elementary enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 510 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
486
Academies of Math and Science School: 486 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
16.3:1 reported; state peer median 16:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Academies of Math and Science School
Academies of Math and Science School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Little Rock. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Academies of Math and Science. NCES reports 486 students for 2024–25.
Among 510 elementary schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the Arkansas median of 16:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (71.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Academies of Math and Science School
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10.7%
- Hispanic14.2%
- Black71.6%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Public schools near Academies of Math and Science School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.A. Fair K8 Preparatory School Elementary · Little Rock School District | KG–08 | 779 | 1.5 mi |
| Western Hills Elementary School Elementary · Little Rock School District | KG–05 | 202 | 2.4 mi |
| Mabelvale Elementary School Elementary · Little Rock School District | KG–05 | 369 | 2.7 mi |
| Watson Elementary School Elementary · Little Rock School District | KG–05 | 383 | 2.8 mi |
| Otter Creek Elementary School Elementary · Little Rock School District | KG–05 | 372 | 2.9 mi |
| Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock Elementary · Charter · Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock | KG–08 | 754 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Academies of Math and Science School
What grades does Academies of Math and Science School serve?
Academies of Math and Science School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Academies of Math and Science.
How many students attend Academies of Math and Science School?
Academies of Math and Science School reported 486 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 510 Arkansas elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Academies of Math and Science School?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 486 students and 29.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 16:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Academies of Math and Science School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Academies of Math and Science School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Academies of Math and Science School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Academies of Math and Science School in?
Academies of Math and Science School is part of Academies of Math and Science, based in Little Rock, AR, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Academies of Math and Science School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include J.A. Fair K8 Preparatory School (1.5 mi), Western Hills Elementary School (2.4 mi), Mabelvale Elementary School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.