Romine Early Childhood Center serves 209 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Romine Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Romine Early Childhood Center's student population of 209 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Romine Early Childhood Center is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
82%
19%
White
3%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Romine Early Childhood Center?
209 students attend Romine Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Romine Early Childhood Center students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Romine Early Childhood Center?
Romine Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Romine Early Childhood Center offer ?
Romine Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Romine Early Childhood Center part of?
Romine Early Childhood Center is part of Little Rock School District.
In what neighborhood is Romine Early Childhood Center located?
Romine Early Childhood Center is located in the John Barrow neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 3 other public schools located in John Barrow.
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