- Enrollment
- 3,579
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bentonville, AR
Apple Glen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Apple Glen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050306001424
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apple Glen Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Arkansas schools.
- #14 of 16
- elementary schools in Bentonville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Apple Glen Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apple Glen Elementary School ranks #14 of 16 elementary schools in Bentonville, AR.
School address
District: Bentonville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050306001424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Apple Glen Elementary School held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 050306001424 · Bentonville, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 19.1:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Bentonville High School (3,579 students)
Apple Glen Elementary School held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Apple Glen Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bentonville Hi
Bentonville High School
3,579 students
- Bentonville We
Bentonville West High School
2,661 students
- Grimsley Junio 846
Grimsley Junior High School
846 students
- Centerton Gamb 725
Centerton Gamble Elementary
725 students
- Lincoln Junior 723
Lincoln Junior High School
723 students
- This school 497
Apple Glen Elementary School
497 students
What this shows Apple Glen Elementary School reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Apple Glen Elementary School compares
Apple Glen 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 40% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 74% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 92% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$12,377
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 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Apple Glen Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bentonville School District reports $12,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Apple Glen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bentonville West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grimsley Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centerton Gamble Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Apple Glen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,661
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Bentonville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~497 students)
Frequently asked questions about Apple Glen Elementary School
How many students attend Apple Glen Elementary School?
Apple Glen Elementary School has 497 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bentonville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apple Glen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Apple Glen Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 40% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Apple Glen Elementary School?
15.3% of students at Apple Glen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apple Glen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Apple Glen Elementary School is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Bentonville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apple Glen Elementary School?
Apple Glen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Apple Glen Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bentonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Apple Glen Elementary School ranks #14 of 16 elementary schools in Bentonville, 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 Bentonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Bentonville School District?
Besides Apple Glen Elementary School, Bentonville School District also operates Bentonville High School (3,579 students), Bentonville West High School (2,661 students), and Grimsley Junior High School (846 students). See the Bentonville School District district page for the complete list.