Little Rock School District operates 48 schools (grades PK–12). Individual school names, addresses, and attendance zone boundaries are available directly from the district.
| Metric | Little Rock School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 22,000 | 3,700 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 48 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $11,500/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 5/10 — Average | — | Near average |
- DON ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades K–5 · 1,035 students
- CHICOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 897 students
- WAKEFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades K–5 · 493 students
- FULBRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 485 students
- STEPHENS ELEMENTARY — Grades PK–5 · 474 students
- DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR LEADERSHIP & LANGUAGE MAGNET ACAD — Grades PK–5 · 414 students
- WATSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades K–5 · 383 students
- FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 379 students
- OTTER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades K–5 · 372 students
- MABELVALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades K–5 · 369 students
- JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades K–5 · 359 students
- WILLIAMS MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades K–5 · 340 students
- BALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades K–5 · 330 students
- TERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 328 students
- ROCKEFELLER EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER — Grades PK–PK · 317 students
- WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades K–5 · 315 students
- BRADY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades K–5 · 309 students
- GIBBS MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades PK–5 · 291 students
- GEYER SPRINGS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER — Grades PK–PK · 273 students
- PULASKI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades K–5 · 266 students
- MCDERMOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades K–5 · 254 students
- ROMINE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER — Grades PK–PK · 242 students
- CARVER STEAM MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades K–5 · 232 students
- WESTERN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL — Grades K–5 · 202 students
- FAIR PARK EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER — Grades PK–PK · 195 students
- PINNACLE VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 807 students
- PULASKI HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 585 students
- MANN MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 557 students
- MABELVALE MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 477 students
- DUNBAR MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL — Grades 6–8 · 315 students
- CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 2,371 students
- LITTLE ROCK SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 2,045 students
- PARKVIEW MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL — Grades 9–12 · 1,072 students
- HALL HIGH SCHOOL - WEST SOI — Grades 9–12 · 495 students
- DR. MARIAN G. LACEY K-8 ACADEMY — Grades K–8 · 1,252 students
- J.A. FAIR K8 PREPARATORY SCHOOL — Grades K–8 · 779 students
- FOREST HEIGHTS STEM ACADEMY — Grades K–8 · 777 students
About Little Rock School District
ZIP 72211 in Little Rock, Arkansas in Pulaski County falls within the boundaries of Little Rock School District. Its 5/10 rating is roughly in line with the Arkansas average across the funding and enrollment measures NCES tracks. The district operates 48 schools and serves roughly 22,000 students (a large district), covering Pre-K – 12th. Check the rating breakdown and map above, and confirm your specific school assignment directly with the district — boundaries and open-enrollment rules change year to year.
Funding and Resources
Per-pupil spending at Little Rock School District runs approximately $11,500 annually, placing it 21% above the Arkansas state average of approximately $9,500 and below the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Below-average funding can mean larger class sizes, fewer elective offerings, and limited extracurricular programs. Families with specialized needs should verify specific program availability directly with the district. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
Little Rock School District is a very large district with 48 schools serving students from Pre-K – 12th. The district enrolls approximately 22,000 students in total. Very large districts are complex systems with significant variation in school quality across attendance zones. They typically offer extensive programs — magnet schools, specialized high schools, dual-language tracks, advanced coursework — but navigating these options requires active engagement with the district.
Understanding the 5/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates Little Rock School District 5 out of 10 — average among Arkansas public school districts. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Little Rock School District falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 72211
Children in zip code 72211 are assigned to Little Rock School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 72211, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Little Rock School District at (501)447-1002 or visit www.lrsd.org. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Arkansas districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Little Rock
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Little Rock School District serves zip code 72211, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 72211. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Arkansas, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Little Rock School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 72211.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Little Rock School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 72211 data.