- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 050005500513 · Rogers, AR Elementary · MID · CHARTER
523 enr · 14.9:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Arkansas Arts Academy High School (422 students)
Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle School compares
Arkansas Arts Academy Elementary/Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,292
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 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.
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
District finance for Benton County School of Arts reports $11,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~523 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.