At a glance
Reported students
315
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas middle enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 206 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
381
Dunbar Business Leadership Entrepreneurship Mag Middle Sch: 315 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
9.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 625
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Dunbar Business Leadership Entrepreneurship Mag Middle Sch
Dunbar Business Leadership Entrepreneurship Mag Middle Sch is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Little Rock. It is one of 36 current school records connected to Little Rock School District. NCES reports 315 students for 2024–25.
Among 206 middle schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 444.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.8:1, below the Arkansas median of 13.9:1 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 (85.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.2%). English learners represent 10.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dunbar Business Leadership Entrepreneurship Mag Middle Sch
- 1How do the reported 9.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.29 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.2%
- Hispanic10.2%
- Black85.4%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
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.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Little Rock School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mabelvale Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
477 reported students
Mann Multimedia Arts Digital Innovations Magnet Middle Sch
Middle · Grades 06–08
557 reported students
Pulaski Heights Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
585 reported students
Pinnacle View Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
807 reported students
Rockefeller Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
317 reported students
Terry Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
328 reported students
Public schools near Dunbar Business Leadership Entrepreneurship Mag Middle Sch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School Middle · Charter · Arkansas Virtual Academy | 06–08 | 1,315 | 0.8 mi |
| Mann Multimedia Arts Digital Innovations Magnet Middle Sch Middle · Little Rock School District | 06–08 | 557 | 1.4 mi |
| Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School Middle · Charter · Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas | 06–08 | 62 | 1.6 mi |
| Estem Junior High Public Charter School Middle · Charter · Estem Public Charter School | 07–08 | 401 | 1.8 mi |
| Pulaski Heights Middle School Middle · Little Rock School District | 06–08 | 585 | 2.3 mi |
| Mills Middle School Middle · Pulaski County Special School District | 06–08 | 420 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dunbar Business Leadership Entrepreneurship Mag Middle Sch
What grades does Dunbar Business Leadership Entrepreneurship Mag Middle Sch serve?
Dunbar Business Leadership Entrepreneurship Mag Middle Sch reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Little Rock School District.
How many students attend Dunbar Business Leadership Entrepreneurship Mag Middle Sch?
Dunbar Business Leadership Entrepreneurship Mag Middle Sch reported 315 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 206 Arkansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 625 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dunbar Business Leadership Entrepreneurship Mag Middle Sch?
The calculated ratio is 9.8:1, based on 315 students and 32.29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dunbar Business Leadership Entrepreneurship Mag Middle Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dunbar Business Leadership Entrepreneurship Mag Middle Sch is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Dunbar Business Leadership Entrepreneurship Mag Middle Sch students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99% 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 Dunbar Business Leadership Entrepreneurship Mag Middle Sch in?
Dunbar Business Leadership Entrepreneurship Mag Middle Sch is part of Little Rock School District, based in Little Rock, AR, which operates 36 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dunbar Business Leadership Entrepreneurship Mag Middle Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School (0.8 mi), Mann Multimedia Arts Digital Innovations Magnet Middle Sch (1.4 mi), Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.