- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 4.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Atkins Elementary School shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-13.0%).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 050261000032 · Atkins, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 14.2:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Atkins High School (317 students)
Atkins Elementary School shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-13.0%). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Atkins Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Atkins Elementary School
370 students
- Atkins High Sc
Atkins High School
317 students
- Atkins Middle
Atkins Middle School
264 students
What this shows Atkins Elementary School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atkins Elementary School compares
Atkins 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,804
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 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.
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
District finance for Atkins School District reports $11,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~370 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 48.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.