Arkansas Schools
There are 1,113 public schools in Arkansas distributed in 307 school districts. A total of 484,789 students attend Arkansas schools and 34,003 teachers work for the schools.
By school level, there are 515 elementary, 209 middle, 303 high schools, and 86 other type of schools (eg. ungraded, adult education, etc.,).
In addition, 122 private schools are serving students in Arkansas.
| Number of District | 307 districts |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Public Schools | 1,113 schools |
| By Level | |
| Elementary | 515 schools / 223,871 students |
| Middle | 209 schools / 98,193 students |
| High | 303 schools / 101,872 students |
| Other (Ungraded, Adult Education, other) | 86 schools |
| By Category | |
| Traditional | 989 schools |
| Charter | 93 schools |
| Magnet | 29 schools |
| Special Education | 0 schools |
| Alternative | 2 schools |
Arkansas Department of Education
Arkansas School Districts
In Arkansas, 307 school districts are serving their students in 1,113 schools. Little Rock School District is the largest district with 43 schools and 24,049 students.
810 W MARKHAM ST, LITTLE ROCK, AR
804 W JOHNSON AVE, SPRINGDALE, AR
500 TIGER BLVD, BENTONVILLE, AR
500 W WALNUT ST, ROGERS, AR
3205 JENNY LIND RD, FORT SMITH, AR
Student Population
A total of 485,969 students are attending Arkansas schools. By gender, there are 248,759 (51.2%) male and 237,210 (51.2%) female students in AR schools.
By race/ethnicity, 296,507 White (61.0%), 96,862 Black (19.9%), and 7,992 Asian (1.6%) students are attending Arkansas schools.
Performance in Math and Reading
In 2019, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) administered the math and reading assessment to representative samples of fourth- and eighth-grade students in the nation, states, and other participating large urban districts. According to the report, 75 percent of students in fourth grade and 63 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above the NAEP basic in Math. For reading assessment, 62 percent of students in fourth grade and 68 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above basic score.
You can read more about the assessment at NAEP report card website for Math and Reading.
| 4th Grade | 8th Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | |
| Math | 75% | 33% | 63% | 27% |
| Reading | 62% | 31% | 68% | 30% |
Advanced Placement Programs
In Arkansas schools, total 29,078 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 188 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 45,135 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Programs | 29,078 | |
| Advanced Placement Math | 4,976 | |
| Advanced Placement Science | 7,449 | |
| Advanced Placement Other programs | 24,140 | |
| International BS program | 188 | |
| SAT/ACT Participation | 45,135 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 34,003 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for schools in Arkansas and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 97.9% of teachers are certified. 86.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 34,003 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 33,276 | 97.9% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 730 | 2.1% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2,622 | 7.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1,885 | 5.5% |
| School counselors | 1,406 | Students per counselor: 345 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 171 | - |
| Security guards | 190 | - |
| Nurses | 984 | - |
| Psychologists | 77 | - |
| Social workers | 113 | - |
Public Schools in Arkansas
In Arkansas, 1,113 public schools are serving 484,789 students. The next lists are showing schools by offering level.
Private Schools in Arkansas
122 private schools are serving students in Arkansas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.