Lonoke School District

401 W Holly St
Lonoke, AR 72086
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,524 students in Lonoke School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Lonoke School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,106 Schools
# Students
1,524 Students
491,000 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
39,254 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lonoke School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#135 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
38%
39%
36%
40%
34%
36%
82%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
22%
19%
% White
63%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,738 is higher than the state median of $12,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,570 is higher than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,738
$12,975
Spending / Student
$16,570
$12,887

Best Lonoke School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lonoke Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 W. Palm St.
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-6670
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Lonoke Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
900 W. Palm St.
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-6740
Gr: 3-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Lonoke High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
405 W. Academy Street
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-2476
Gr: 9-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Lonoke Primary School
800 Lincoln St.
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-3839
Gr: PK-2 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lonoke School District?
Lonoke School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,524 students.
What is the rank of Lonoke School District?
Lonoke School District is ranked #135 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Lonoke School District?
63% of Lonoke School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lonoke School District?
Lonoke School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Lonoke School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,570 is higher than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 54% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,524 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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