Enrollment
340
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.1%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Angie Grant Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Angie Grant Elementary School
Angie Grant Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Benton, Arkansas, enrolling 340 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.1% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 340 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 263 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #206, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 340 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Benton School District spends $8,851 per pupil, 28% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Benton School District also operates Benton Middle School (1,363 students) and Benton High School (1,298 students) alongside Angie Grant 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 Angie Grant Elementary School compares
Angie Grant 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,851
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Benton School District, which includes Angie Grant Elementary School.
$8,851
Per student
-28%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 53.6%
Federal 12.2%
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 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
- 1,363
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~340 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Angie Grant Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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