- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bigelow, AR
Anne Watson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Anne Watson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050558000267
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anne Watson Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 357
- students enrolled
Anne Watson Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East End School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050558000267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Anne Watson Elementary School shrank from 364 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 050558000267 · Bigelow, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 14.3:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Bigelow High School (317 students)
Anne Watson Elementary School shrank from 364 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Anne Watson Elementary School compares
Anne Watson 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▼ 17% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.2%
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 55% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,570
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 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 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 85.7%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Anne Watson Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East End School District reports $11,570 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anne Watson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bigelow High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anne Watson 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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anne Watson Elementary School
How many students attend Anne Watson Elementary School?
Anne Watson Elementary School has 357 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bigelow, AR. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anne Watson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anne Watson Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anne Watson Elementary School?
49.2% of students at Anne Watson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anne Watson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Anne Watson Elementary School is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Bigelow, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anne Watson Elementary School?
Anne Watson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 East End School District?
Besides Anne Watson Elementary School, East End School District also operates Bigelow High School (317 students). See the East End School District district page for the complete list.