Enrollment
319
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.9%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Asbell Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Asbell Elementary School
Asbell Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fayetteville, Arkansas, enrolling 319 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 319 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 121 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #96, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (32%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 319 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Fayetteville School District also operates Fayetteville High School East (2,588 students) and Woodland Junior High School (765 students) alongside Asbell Elementary School.
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 Asbell Elementary School compares
Asbell Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,415
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayetteville School District, which includes Asbell Elementary School.
$12,415
Per student
+1%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.9%
State 25.7%
Federal 12.4%
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 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
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~319 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Asbell Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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