FOREST HEIGHTS STEM ACADEMY

www.lrsd.org

739 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Forest Heights STEM Academy, located in Little Rock, Arkansas, is a specialized magnet school within the Little Rock School District that focuses on a rigorous curriculum centered around science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The academy is designed to provide students with a hands-on, inquiry-based learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. By integrating STEM disciplines across all subjects, the school aims to prepare students for the demands of a modern, technology-driven workforce while fostering a deep curiosity about the world around them.

The school serves a diverse student body and is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and innovation in the classroom. Beyond its core curriculum, Forest Heights STEM Academy often incorporates unique learning opportunities, such as lab-based projects and partnerships with local community and educational organizations, to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application. As part of the Little Rock School District, the academy serves as a key institution for families seeking an accelerated, STEM-focused education within a public school setting.

739

Total Students

47.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOREST HEIGHTS STEM ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	66
Black	418
Asian	38
Two or More	8
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Black
418 (56.6 %)
White
205 (27.7 %)
Hispanic
66 (8.9 %)
Asian
38 (5.1 %)
Two or More
8 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)447-2700
Website:	http://www.lrsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	739
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	129

* 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

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 119

Grade 7 111

Grade 8 115