Enrollment
543
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springdale, AR
Bayyari Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bayyari Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051266001053
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bayyari Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Arkansas schools.
- #16 of 22
- schools in Springdale · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bayyari Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bayyari Elementary School ranks #16 of 22 schools in Springdale, AR.
School address
District: Springdale School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051266001053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bayyari Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bayyari Elementary School
Bayyari Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Springdale, Arkansas, enrolling 543 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.1:1 is larger than about 96% of Arkansas schools and 48% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 543 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 107 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #83, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander (20%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 543 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Springdale School District also operates Har-Ber High School (2,271 students) and Springdale High School (2,207 students) alongside Bayyari 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 Bayyari Elementary School compares
Bayyari 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 48% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 17% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 96% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$11,376
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 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 71.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 19.5%
White 5.7%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Bayyari 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 Springdale School District, which includes Bayyari Elementary School.
$11,376
Per student
-7%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 52.5%
Federal 18.5%
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 Bayyari Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Har-Ber High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springdale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springdale School of Innovations | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bayyari Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~543 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bayyari Elementary School
How many students attend Bayyari Elementary School?
Bayyari Elementary School has 543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springdale, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayyari Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bayyari Elementary School is 20.1:1, which is 48% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bayyari Elementary School?
69.0% of students at Bayyari Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bayyari Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bayyari Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment, in Springdale, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bayyari Elementary School?
Bayyari Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Bayyari Elementary School rank among schools in Springdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Bayyari Elementary School ranks #16 of 22 schools in Springdale, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springdale on the city page.
Is Bayyari Elementary School a good school?
Bayyari Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of 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 Springdale School District?
Besides Bayyari Elementary School, Springdale School District also operates Har-Ber High School (2,271 students), Springdale High School (2,207 students), and Springdale School of Innovations (1,976 students). See the Springdale School District district page for the complete list.
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