Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff serves 245 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff's student population of 245 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
245 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Black
96%
19%
White
1%
57%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.5%
22.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
26%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff?
245 students attend Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff?
Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff offer ?
Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff part of?
Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff is part of Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas School District.
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