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American Schools / State detail

Arkansas

Arkansas spent $12,339 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #40 of 51, below the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$12,339
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#40/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
12.5:1
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
492,684
$6,079,124,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
19%
State
44%
Local
38%
Biggest districts in Arkansas
  1. Springdale School District 22,745 $12,146
  2. Little Rock School District 21,456 $15,959
  3. Bentonville School District 18,674 $12,377
  4. Rogers School District 15,964 $11,519
  5. Fort Smith School District 14,291 $12,459
  6. Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. 12,244 $13,934

Top six districts by enrollment, with each one's per-pupil spending.