- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beebe, AR
Beebe Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for Beebe Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050288001498
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beebe Early Childhood earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Beebe · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Beebe Early Childhood has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beebe Early Childhood ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Beebe, AR.
School address
District: Beebe School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050288001498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Beebe Early Childhood held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 050288001498 · Beebe, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 14.2:1 · 40.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Beebe High School (1,049 students)
Beebe Early Childhood held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Beebe Early Childhood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beebe High Sch
Beebe High School
1,049 students
- Beebe Elementa
Beebe Elementary School
904 students
- Beebe Middle S
Beebe Middle School
509 students
- Beebe Junior H
Beebe Junior High School
491 students
- This school
Beebe Early Childhood
439 students
What this shows Beebe Early Childhood reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beebe Early Childhood compares
Beebe Early Childhood 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▼ 32% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 42% | - | - |
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.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
21.0%
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
$10,124
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 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
African American 4.3%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Beebe Early Childhood is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Beebe School District reports $10,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beebe Early Childhood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beebe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beebe Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beebe Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beebe Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beebe Early Childhood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beebe Early Childhood
How many students attend Beebe Early Childhood?
Beebe Early Childhood has 439 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beebe, AR. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beebe Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Beebe Early Childhood 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 Beebe Early Childhood?
40.5% of students at Beebe Early Childhood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beebe Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at Beebe Early Childhood is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Beebe, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beebe Early Childhood?
Beebe Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Beebe Early Childhood rank among public schools in Beebe?
By Resource Investment Index, Beebe Early Childhood ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Beebe, 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 Beebe on the city page.
What other schools are in Beebe School District?
Besides Beebe Early Childhood, Beebe School District also operates Beebe High School (1,049 students), Beebe Elementary School (904 students), and Beebe Middle School (509 students). See the Beebe School District district page for the complete list.