Enrollment
293
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hamburg, AR
Allbritton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Allbritton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050004201675
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allbritton Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hamburg · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Allbritton Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allbritton Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hamburg, AR.
School address
District: Hamburg School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050004201675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Allbritton Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Allbritton Elementary School
Allbritton Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Hamburg, Arkansas, enrolling 293 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.0% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 293 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 217 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #131.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hamburg School District also operates Hamburg High School (508 students) and Noble Elementary School (416 students) alongside Allbritton Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Allbritton Elementary School compares
Allbritton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 65% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,954
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 67.2%
African American 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Allbritton Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamburg School District, which includes Allbritton Elementary School.
$10,954
Per student
-11%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 53.8%
Federal 19.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Allbritton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Noble Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamburg Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portland Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allbritton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~293 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Allbritton Elementary School
How many students attend Allbritton Elementary School?
Allbritton Elementary School has 293 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hamburg, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allbritton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Allbritton Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allbritton Elementary School?
50.0% of students at Allbritton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allbritton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Allbritton Elementary School is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Hamburg, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allbritton Elementary School?
Allbritton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Allbritton Elementary School rank among public schools in Hamburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Allbritton Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hamburg, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hamburg on the city page.
Is Allbritton Elementary School a good school?
Allbritton Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hamburg School District?
Besides Allbritton Elementary School, Hamburg School District also operates Hamburg High School (508 students), Noble Elementary School (416 students), and Hamburg Middle School (344 students). See the Hamburg School District district page for the complete list.
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