- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pocahontas, AR
Alma Spikes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alma Spikes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051161000883
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alma Spikes Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Pocahontas · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alma Spikes Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alma Spikes Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pocahontas, AR.
School address
District: Pocahontas School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051161000883 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Alma Spikes Elementary School held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 051161000883 · Pocahontas, AR Other · MID · TRAD
703 enr · 18.5:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Pocahontas Junior High School (456 students)
Alma Spikes Elementary School held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Alma Spikes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alma Spikes Elementary School
703 students
- Pocahontas Jun
Pocahontas Junior High School
456 students
- Pocahontas Hig
Pocahontas High School
410 students
- M.D. Williams
M.D. Williams Intermediate School
402 students
What this shows Alma Spikes Elementary School reports 703 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alma Spikes Elementary School compares
Alma Spikes Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 36% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▼ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 703 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
703
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 88% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$10,423
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 12.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Alma Spikes Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Pocahontas School District reports $10,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alma Spikes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocahontas Junior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pocahontas High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| M.D. Williams Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alma Spikes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 4.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other 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 (~703 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alma Spikes Elementary School
How many students attend Alma Spikes Elementary School?
Alma Spikes Elementary School has 703 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pocahontas, AR. CCD year-over-year: 645 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alma Spikes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alma Spikes Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 36% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alma Spikes Elementary School?
54.6% of students at Alma Spikes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alma Spikes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alma Spikes Elementary School is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Pocahontas, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alma Spikes Elementary School?
Alma Spikes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Spikes Elementary School rank among public schools in Pocahontas?
By Resource Investment Index, Alma Spikes Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pocahontas, 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 Pocahontas School District?
Besides Alma Spikes Elementary School, Pocahontas School District also operates Pocahontas Junior High School (456 students), Pocahontas High School (410 students), and M.D. Williams Intermediate School (402 students). See the Pocahontas School District district page for the complete list.