Fast Facts on Arkansas Public Schools
|
School Districts |
239 |
|
High Schools |
284 |
|
Middle schools/Junior High Schools |
224 |
|
Elementary Schools |
572 |
|
Days in School Year |
178 |
|
Students Eligible for Free/Reduced Priced Lunch |
59.7 percent |
|
Students |
468,066 |
|
Foundation Funding Per Student |
$6,267 |
|
State Expenditure Per Student |
$9,315 |
|
Teachers |
33,983 |
|
Attendance Rate |
94.7 percent |
|
Graduation Rate |
80.7 perecnt |
|
Completely Certified Teachers |
95.7 percent |
|
Teachers with Master's Degree |
46.1 percent |
|
Professional Development Hours Required |
60 |
|
Average Teacher Salary |
$46,663 |