- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norfork, AR
Arrie Goforth Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Arrie Goforth Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051056000773
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arrie Goforth Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 273
- students enrolled
Arrie Goforth Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Norfork School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051056000773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Arrie Goforth Elementary School held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 051056000773 · Norfork, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 15.2:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Norfork High School (196 students)
Arrie Goforth Elementary School held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Arrie Goforth Elementary School compares
Arrie Goforth 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 12% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 62% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,336
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.7%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.4, Arrie Goforth Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norfork School District reports $14,336 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arrie Goforth Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfork High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arrie Goforth 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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arrie Goforth Elementary School
How many students attend Arrie Goforth Elementary School?
Arrie Goforth Elementary School has 273 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norfork, AR. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arrie Goforth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arrie Goforth Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arrie Goforth Elementary School?
52.2% of students at Arrie Goforth Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arrie Goforth Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Arrie Goforth Elementary School is White at 96.7% of enrollment, in Norfork, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arrie Goforth Elementary School?
Arrie Goforth Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
What other schools are in Norfork School District?
Besides Arrie Goforth Elementary School, Norfork School District also operates Norfork High School (196 students). See the Norfork School District district page for the complete list.