- Enrollment
- 1,363
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Benton, AR
Angie Grant Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Angie Grant Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050296000062
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Angie Grant Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Benton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Angie Grant Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Angie Grant Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Benton, AR.
School address
District: Benton School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050296000062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-182 students YoY
Angie Grant Elementary School shrank from 527 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (-34.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-182 students YoY 050296000062 · Benton, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 12.1:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Benton Middle School (1,363 students)
Angie Grant Elementary School shrank from 527 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (-34.5%). Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Angie Grant Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benton Middle
Benton Middle School
1,363 students
- Benton High Sc
Benton High School
1,298 students
- Benton Junior
Benton Junior High School
971 students
- Ringgold Eleme 511
Ringgold Elementary School
511 students
- Perrin Element 465
Perrin Elementary School
465 students
- This school 340
Angie Grant Elementary School
340 students
What this shows Angie Grant Elementary School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Angie Grant Elementary School compares
Angie Grant 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 17% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.6%
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
$9,367
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
African American 18.2%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Angie Grant Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Benton School District reports $9,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Angie Grant Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benton Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ringgold Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perrin Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Angie Grant Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Angie Grant Elementary School
How many students attend Angie Grant Elementary School?
Angie Grant Elementary School has 340 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Benton, AR. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), down 182.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Angie Grant Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Angie Grant Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 23% 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 Angie Grant Elementary School?
49.1% of students at Angie Grant Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Angie Grant Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Angie Grant Elementary School is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Benton, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Angie Grant Elementary School?
Angie Grant Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
How does Angie Grant Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Benton?
By Resource Investment Index, Angie Grant Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Benton, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Benton on the city page.
What other schools are in Benton School District?
Besides Angie Grant Elementary School, Benton School District also operates Benton Middle School (1,363 students), Benton High School (1,298 students), and Benton Junior High School (971 students). See the Benton School District district page for the complete list.