Enrollment
370
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atkins, AR
Atkins Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Atkins Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050261000032
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atkins Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Atkins · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Atkins Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atkins Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Atkins, AR.
School address
District: Atkins School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050261000032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.6%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Atkins Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Atkins Elementary School
Atkins Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Atkins, Arkansas, enrolling 370 students.
At 14.2:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.6% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 370 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 292 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #85.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Atkins School District also operates Atkins High School (317 students) and Atkins Middle School (264 students) alongside Atkins 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 Atkins Elementary School compares
Atkins 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 20% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 54% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
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
$11,827
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 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 93.8%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Atkins Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Atkins School District, which includes Atkins Elementary School.
$11,827
Per student
-3%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.1%
State 52.1%
Federal 20.8%
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 Atkins Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atkins High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atkins Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atkins Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 4.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~370 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Atkins Elementary School
How many students attend Atkins Elementary School?
Atkins Elementary School has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atkins, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atkins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atkins Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atkins Elementary School?
47.6% of students at Atkins Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atkins Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Atkins Elementary School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Atkins, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atkins Elementary School?
Atkins Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Atkins Elementary School rank among public schools in Atkins?
By Resource Investment Index, Atkins Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Atkins, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Atkins on the city page.
Is Atkins Elementary School a good school?
Atkins Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools. 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 Atkins School District?
Besides Atkins Elementary School, Atkins School District also operates Atkins High School (317 students) and Atkins Middle School (264 students). See the Atkins School District district page for the complete list.
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