At a glance
Reported students
586
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.82
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas elementary enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 510 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
424
William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School: 586 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
15.1:1 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
- 532
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14:1
What the reported data says about William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School
William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Sherwood. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Pulaski County Special School District. NCES reports 586 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 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, 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 (62.3%) and White (16.2%). English learners represent 9.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.5%. 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 William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.82 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 1.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2.4
- 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
- White16.2%
- Hispanic12.5%
- Black62.3%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.7%
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.
Sylvan Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
516 reported students
Crystal Hill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
499 reported students
Chenal Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
448 reported students
Sherwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
424 reported students
Daisy Bates Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
409 reported students
Oakbrooke Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
408 reported students
Public schools near William Jefferson Clinton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakbrooke Elementary School Elementary · Pulaski County Special School District | PK–05 | 408 | 0.9 mi |
| Sherwood Elementary School Elementary · Pulaski County Special School District | PK–05 | 424 | 1.2 mi |
| Lisa Academy North Elementary School Elementary · Charter · Lisa Academy | KG–05 | 654 | 1.8 mi |
| Harris Elementary School Elementary · Pulaski County Special School District | PK–05 | 187 | 2.1 mi |
| Indian Hills Elementary School Elementary · North Little Rock School District | KG–05 | 398 | 2.3 mi |
| Sylvan Hills Elementary School Elementary · Pulaski County Special School District | PK–05 | 516 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School
What grades does William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School serve?
William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School reports grades PK–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 William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School?
William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School reported 586 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 510 Arkansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 532 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 586 students and 38.82 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 William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
William Jefferson Clinton 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 William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.9% 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 William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School in?
William Jefferson Clinton 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 William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Oakbrooke Elementary School (0.9 mi), Sherwood Elementary School (1.2 mi), Lisa Academy North Elementary School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.