What are Community Schools?

Community Schools, developed in partnership between the City of Little Rock and the Little Rock School District, show Little Rock’s commitment to ensuring equity in neighborhoods that have historically been underserved. The Community Schools build a network in which community members, school leaders, and families work together to develop supports and services that meet the needs of students and their families as determined by detailed need assessments. These programs could include expanded after-school care, social-emotional services, health and nutrition programs for students and families, and job training for parents. 

District and federal funds, private donations, local nonprofits, and national organizations contribute funding for this programming.

More Resources: What We Know About Community Schools; The City and The District Unite; Where We Go Next