Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary School serves 241 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary School's student population of 241 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
89%
19%
White
n/a
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary School?
241 students attend Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary School?
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary School offer ?
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary School part of?
Friendship Academy Little Rock Elementary School is part of Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas School District.
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