Public schools in Maumelle, AR
6 open public schools with an address in Maumelle, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,016
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Arkansas median 14.2:1
Charter schools
3
0 virtual
An overview of Maumelle public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Maumelle, AR: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,016 students, an average of 603 per school. The largest campus is Maumelle High School (869 students), and the largest elementary school is Maumelle Charter Elementary (614).
Pulaski County Special School District operates the most schools here (3), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 40% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Maumelle
Elementary schools in Maumelle
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Aspire Lab School for Dyslexia Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas · Charter | KG–08 | — | — | |
| Maumelle Charter Elementary Academics Plus Public Charter Schools · Charter | KG–03 | 614 | 19.5:1 | |
| Pine Forest Elementary School Pulaski County Special School District | KG–05 | 371 | 16.8:1 |
Middle schools in Maumelle
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maumelle Charter Middle School Academics Plus Public Charter Schools · Charter | 04–07 | 664 | 20.5:1 | |
| Maumelle Middle School Pulaski County Special School District | 06–08 | 498 | 11.4:1 |
High schools in Maumelle
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maumelle High School Pulaski County Special School District | 09–12 | 869 | 13.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.3%
- Hispanic5.2%
- Black39.3%
- Asian2.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Maumelle schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,016 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Maumelle
How many public schools are in Maumelle, AR?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Maumelle: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,016 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Maumelle?
Schools with an address in Maumelle belong to 3 education agencies, led by Pulaski County Special School District (3 schools), Academics Plus Public Charter Schools (2 schools), Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Maumelle?
Maumelle High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Maumelle, with 869 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Maumelle?
Yes. 3 of the 6 public schools in Maumelle are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Friendship Aspire Lab School for Dyslexia, Maumelle Charter Elementary, Maumelle Charter Middle School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Maumelle schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Maumelle public schools is 16.8:1, higher than the Arkansas school median of 14.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Maumelle guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Arkansas cities