At a glance
Reported students
777
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas elementary enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 510 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
381
Forest Heights STEM Academy: 777 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
16.4:1 reported; state peer median 16:1. 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
- 713
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Forest Heights STEM Academy
Forest Heights STEM Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Little Rock. It is one of 36 current school records connected to Little Rock School District. NCES reports 777 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 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, 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 (58.3%) and White (27.2%). English learners represent 7.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. 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 Forest Heights STEM Academy
- 1How do the reported 16.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.51 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White27.2%
- Hispanic8.8%
- Black58.3%
- Asian4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.4%
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.
J.A. Fair K8 Preparatory School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
779 reported students
Chicot Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
897 reported students
Don Roberts Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
1,035 reported students
Wakefield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
493 reported students
Fulbright Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
485 reported students
Stephens Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
474 reported students
Public schools near Forest Heights STEM Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Elementary School Elementary · Little Rock School District | PK–05 | 379 | 0.5 mi |
| Williams Magnet Elementary School Elementary · Little Rock School District | KG–05 | 340 | 0.9 mi |
| Jefferson Elementary School Elementary · Little Rock School District | KG–05 | 359 | 1.1 mi |
| Pulaski Heights Elementary School Elementary · Little Rock School District | KG–05 | 266 | 1.4 mi |
| McDermott Elementary School Elementary · Little Rock School District | KG–05 | 254 | 2.2 mi |
| Stephens Elementary Elementary · Little Rock School District | PK–05 | 474 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Forest Heights STEM Academy
What grades does Forest Heights STEM Academy serve?
Forest Heights STEM Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Little Rock School District.
How many students attend Forest Heights STEM Academy?
Forest Heights STEM Academy reported 777 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 510 Arkansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 713 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Forest Heights STEM Academy?
The calculated ratio is 16.4:1, based on 777 students and 47.51 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 Forest Heights STEM Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Forest Heights STEM Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Little Rock School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Forest Heights STEM Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.2% 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 Forest Heights STEM Academy in?
Forest Heights STEM Academy 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 Forest Heights STEM Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Forest Park Elementary School (0.5 mi), Williams Magnet Elementary School (0.9 mi), Jefferson Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.