ESTEM JUNIOR HIGH PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

www.estemschools.org

Charter School 401 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

eStem Middle School, located in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, is a public charter school that functions as part of the broader eStem Public Charter Schools network. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school focuses on a specialized curriculum centered on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Its mission is to provide students with a high-quality, college-preparatory education that emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and the integration of technology across all subjects.

The school is characterized by its structured environment and high expectations for student achievement. By serving students in the middle school grades, eStem aims to build a strong foundational bridge between elementary education and high school, preparing students for the demands of advanced coursework. Through its urban campus location and emphasis on academic excellence, eStem Middle School seeks to cultivate a community of scholars who are well-prepared for success in higher education and the future workforce.

401

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ESTEM JUNIOR HIGH PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	43
Black	286
Asian	2
Two or More	16

Black
286 (71.3%)
White
54 (13.5%)
Hispanic
43 (10.7%)
Two or More
16 (4.0%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ESTEM PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(501)748-9335
Website:	http://www.estemschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	89

* 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

Grade 7 197

Grade 8 204