At a glance
Reported students
371
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.06
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas elementary enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 510 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
424
Pine Forest Elementary School: 371 reported students.
State peer staffing position
64th percentile
16.8:1 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
- 353
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about Pine Forest Elementary School
Pine Forest Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Maumelle. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Pulaski County Special School District. NCES reports 371 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 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.8:1, 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 (53.4%) and White (31%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.3%. 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 Pine Forest Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.06 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 1.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.4
- 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
- White31%
- Hispanic8.9%
- Black53.4%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
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 Pulaski County Special School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Baker Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
407 reported students
Oakbrooke Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
408 reported students
Daisy Bates Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
409 reported students
Sherwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
424 reported students
Cato Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
305 reported students
Landmark Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
301 reported students
Public schools near Pine Forest Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maumelle Charter Elementary Elementary · Charter · Academics Plus Public Charter Schools | KG–03 | 614 | 0.1 mi |
| Oak Grove Elementary School Elementary · Pulaski County Special School District | PK–05 | 193 | 4.3 mi |
| Crystal Hill Elementary Elementary · Pulaski County Special School District | PK–05 | 499 | 5.1 mi |
| Don Roberts Elementary School Elementary · Little Rock School District | KG–05 | 1,035 | 5.3 mi |
| Fulbright Elementary School Elementary · Little Rock School District | PK–05 | 485 | 5.9 mi |
| Mayflower Elementary School Elementary · Mayflower School District | PK–04 | 363 | 6.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pine Forest Elementary School
What grades does Pine Forest Elementary School serve?
Pine Forest Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pulaski County Special School District.
How many students attend Pine Forest Elementary School?
Pine Forest Elementary School reported 371 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 510 Arkansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 353 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pine Forest Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.8:1, based on 371 students and 22.06 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 Pine Forest Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pine Forest Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pulaski County Special School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pine Forest Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.7% 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 Pine Forest Elementary School in?
Pine Forest Elementary School is part of Pulaski County Special School District, based in Little Rock, AR, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pine Forest Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Maumelle Charter Elementary (0.1 mi), Oak Grove Elementary School (4.3 mi), Crystal Hill Elementary (5.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.