- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 2.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alpena, AR
Alpena Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alpena Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050228000006
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alpena Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 219
- students enrolled
Alpena Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Alpena School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050228000006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Alpena Elementary School shrank from 235 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-14.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 050228000006 · Alpena, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
219 enr · 12.9:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Alpena High School (183 students)
Alpena Elementary School shrank from 235 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-14.5%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Alpena Elementary School compares
Alpena Elementary 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 23% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$11,596
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.9, Alpena Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alpena School District reports $11,596 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alpena Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpena High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alpena Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~219 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alpena Elementary School
How many students attend Alpena Elementary School?
Alpena Elementary School has 219 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alpena, AR. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpena Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpena Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alpena Elementary School?
45.5% of students at Alpena Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alpena Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alpena Elementary School is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Alpena, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alpena Elementary School?
Alpena Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Alpena School District?
Besides Alpena Elementary School, Alpena School District also operates Alpena High School (183 students). See the Alpena School District district page for the complete list.