Serving 188 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock's student population of 188 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock is 0.15, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
92%
19%
White
1%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock?
188 students attend Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock?
Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock offer ?
Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock part of?
Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock is part of Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock School District.
In what neighborhood is Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock located?
Friendship Aspire Elementary Little Rock is located in the Love neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 1 other public schools located in Love.
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