At a glance
Reported students
200
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas elementary enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 510 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
200
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary: 200 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
15.2:1 reported; state peer median 16:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Pine Bluff. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas. NCES reports 200 students for 2024–25.
Among 510 elementary schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, 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 (93%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.2 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
- 76.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic5.5%
- Black93%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.5%
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.
Other schools in Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff
Elementary · Grades KG–03
245 reported students
Friendship Aspire Academy North Little Rock Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–03
62 reported students
Friendship Aspire Lab School for Dyslexia
Elementary · Grades KG–08
Enrollment not reported
Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff
Elementary · Grades KG–05
469 reported students
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff
Middle · Grades 06–08
236 reported students
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff
Other · Grades 09–11
76 reported students
Public schools near Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens Elementary Elementary · Little Rock School District | PK–05 | 474 | 0.4 mi |
| Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy Elementary · Charter · Scholarmade Achievement Place of Arkansas | KG–08 | 306 | 1.1 mi |
| Gibbs Magnet Elementary School Elementary · Little Rock School District | PK–05 | 291 | 1.7 mi |
| Dr Martin Luther King Jr Leadership & Language Magnet Acad Elementary · Little Rock School District | PK–05 | 414 | 1.7 mi |
| Pulaski Heights Elementary School Elementary · Little Rock School District | KG–05 | 266 | 1.7 mi |
| Bale Elementary School Elementary · Little Rock School District | KG–05 | 330 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary
What grades does Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary serve?
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas.
How many students attend Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary?
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary reported 200 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 510 Arkansas elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 200 students and 13.2 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 Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary 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 Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.5% 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 Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary in?
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary is part of Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas, based in Pine Bluff, AR, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Stephens Elementary (0.4 mi), Ivy Hill Preparatory Academy (1.1 mi), Gibbs Magnet Elementary School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.