STEPHENS ELEMENTARY

3700 W 18TH STREET
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72204

www.lrsd.org/o/stephens

474 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Stephens Elementary School is a public institution located in the heart of Little Rock, Arkansas, and serves as part of the Little Rock School District. Situated on West 18th Street, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to students in the local community, emphasizing academic development and personal growth within a supportive learning environment.

As a member of the Little Rock School District, Stephens Elementary follows the district’s broader mission to equip students with the skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond. The school utilizes a standard elementary curriculum focused on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Parents and community members can stay updated on school news, district policies, and academic calendars by visiting the official Little Rock School District website at [www.lrsd.org](http://www.lrsd.org).

474

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for STEPHENS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	27
Black	397
Asian	5
Two or More	20
American Indian	2

Black
397 (83.8%)
Hispanic
27 (5.7%)
White
23 (4.9%)
Two or More
20 (4.2%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)447-6400
Website:	http://www.lrsd.org/o/stephens
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	471
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 38

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 80