- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alma, AR
Alma Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Alma Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050225001350
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alma Primary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Alma · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alma Primary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alma Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Alma, AR.
School address
District: Alma School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050225001350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Alma Primary School shrank from 701 students in 2022-23 to 664 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 050225001350 · Alma, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 19.6:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Alma High School (981 students)
Alma Primary School shrank from 701 students in 2022-23 to 664 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Alma Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alma High Scho
Alma High School
981 students
- Alma Middle Sc
Alma Middle School
722 students
- This school
Alma Primary School
704 students
- Alma Intermedi
Alma Intermediate School
685 students
What this shows Alma Primary School reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alma Primary School compares
Alma Primary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 44% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▼ 35% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$11,279
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Alma Primary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Alma School District reports $11,279 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alma Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alma Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alma Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alma Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~704 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alma Primary School
How many students attend Alma Primary School?
Alma Primary School has 704 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alma, AR. CCD year-over-year: 701 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alma Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alma Primary School is 19.6:1, which is 44% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alma Primary School?
38.4% of students at Alma Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alma Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Alma Primary School is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Alma, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alma Primary School?
Alma Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alma Primary School rank among public schools in Alma?
By Resource Investment Index, Alma Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Alma, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Alma School District?
Besides Alma Primary School, Alma School District also operates Alma High School (981 students), Alma Middle School (722 students), and Alma Intermediate School (685 students). See the Alma School District district page for the complete list.