Enrollment
523
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rogers, AR
Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050005500513Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Rogers · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Rogers, AR.
School address
District: Benton County School of Arts · Arkansas
NCES ID 050005500513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.9%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School
Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Rogers, Arkansas, enrolling 523 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.9% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 523 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 178 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #138, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 523 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Benton County School of Arts spends $9,601 per pupil, 22% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Benton County School of Arts, also runs Arkansas Arts Academy High School (422 students).
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 Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School compares
Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 58% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 59% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,601
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 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Benton County School of Arts, which includes Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School.
$9,601
Per student
-22%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.3%
State 80.2%
Federal 16.5%
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 Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Arts Academy High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~523 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School
How many students attend Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School?
Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School has 523 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rogers, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School?
24.9% of students at Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Rogers, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School?
Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School rank among elementary schools in Rogers?
By Resource Investment Index, Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Rogers, 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 Rogers on the city page.
Is Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School a good school?
Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 County School of Arts?
Besides Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School, Benton County School of Arts also operates Arkansas Arts Academy High School (422 students). See the Benton County School of Arts district page for the complete list.
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