- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fayetteville, AR
Asbell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Asbell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050612000316
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Asbell Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Asbell Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Asbell Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Fayetteville, AR.
School address
District: Fayetteville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050612000316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Asbell Elementary School shrank from 369 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (-16.3%).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 050612000316 · Fayetteville, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 16.8:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Fayetteville High School East (2,588 students)
Asbell Elementary School shrank from 369 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (-16.3%). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Asbell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fayetteville H
Fayetteville High School East
2,588 students
- Woodland Junio 765
Woodland Junior High School
765 students
- Ramay Junior H 761
Ramay Junior High School
761 students
- Mcnair Middle 670
Mcnair Middle School
670 students
- Owl Creek Scho 619
Owl Creek School
619 students
- This school 319
Asbell Elementary School
319 students
What this shows Asbell Elementary School reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Asbell Elementary School compares
Asbell 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 13% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 79% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$13,085
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.3%
African American 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 15.4%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 32.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.0, Asbell Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayetteville School District reports $13,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Asbell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville High School East | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ramay Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcnair Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Owl Creek School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Asbell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Asbell Elementary School
How many students attend Asbell Elementary School?
Asbell Elementary School has 319 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fayetteville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Asbell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Asbell Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Asbell Elementary School?
66.9% of students at Asbell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Asbell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Asbell Elementary School is White at 32.3% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Asbell Elementary School?
Asbell Elementary 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 Asbell Elementary School rank among schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Asbell Elementary School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Fayetteville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayetteville School District?
Besides Asbell Elementary School, Fayetteville School District also operates Fayetteville High School East (2,588 students), Woodland Junior High School (765 students), and Ramay Junior High School (761 students). See the Fayetteville School District district page for the complete list.