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Estem Public Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,739 students in Estem Public Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Estem Public Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,108 Schools
# Students
2,739 Students
484,974 Students
# Teachers
201 Teachers
38,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Estem Public Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#151 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
% Black
70%
19%
% White
13%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,575 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,136. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,580 is less than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,575
$13,136
Spending / Student
$11,580
$13,047
Best Estem Public Charter School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Estem Junior High Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Gr: 7-9 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Estem East Village Junior High Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Shall Ave
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6710
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6710
Gr: 7-9 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Estem High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 W Third St 3rd Flr
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 374-7836
Gr: 10-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Estem Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 748-9200
Gr: K-6 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Estem East Village Elementary Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 Shall Ave
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6810
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 214-6810
Gr: K-6 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Estem Public Charter School District?
Estem Public Charter School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,739 students.
What is the rank of Estem Public Charter School District?
Estem Public Charter School District is ranked #151 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Estem Public Charter School District?
70% of Estem Public Charter School District students are Black, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Estem Public Charter School District?
Estem Public Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Estem Public Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,580 is less than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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