- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jacksonville, AR
Bayou Meto Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bayou Meto Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050041900905
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayou Meto Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayou Meto Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayou Meto Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Jacksonville, AR.
School address
District: Jacksonville North Pulaski School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050041900905 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Bayou Meto Elementary School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.3 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 050041900905 · Jacksonville, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 15.4:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville High School (1,208 students)
Bayou Meto Elementary School held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.3 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Bayou Meto Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jacksonville H
Jacksonville High School
1,208 students
- Jacksonville M
Jacksonville Middle School
926 students
- Jacksonville E
Jacksonville Elementary School
733 students
- Murrell Taylor 428
Murrell Taylor Elem. School
428 students
- Bobby G Lester 421
Bobby G Lester Elementary School
421 students
- This school 416
Bayou Meto Elementary School
416 students
What this shows Bayou Meto Elementary School reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bayou Meto Elementary School compares
Bayou Meto 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 65% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,264
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 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
African American 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Bayou Meto Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jacksonville North Pulaski School District reports $11,264 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bayou Meto Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jacksonville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jacksonville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Murrell Taylor Elem. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bobby G Lester Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayou Meto Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bayou Meto Elementary School
How many students attend Bayou Meto Elementary School?
Bayou Meto Elementary School has 416 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jacksonville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayou Meto Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayou Meto Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 13% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bayou Meto Elementary School?
99.8% of students at Bayou Meto Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayou Meto Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bayou Meto Elementary School is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayou Meto Elementary School?
Bayou Meto Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Bayou Meto Elementary School rank among schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayou Meto Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Jacksonville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jacksonville North Pulaski School District?
Besides Bayou Meto Elementary School, Jacksonville North Pulaski School District also operates Jacksonville High School (1,208 students), Jacksonville Middle School (926 students), and Jacksonville Elementary School (733 students). See the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District district page for the complete list.