Enrollment
439
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.5%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beebe Early Childhood compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beebe Early Childhood
Beebe Early Childhood is a mid-sized elementary school in Beebe, Arkansas, enrolling 439 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 439 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 294 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #259, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 439 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Beebe School District spends $9,832 per pupil, 20% below the Arkansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Beebe School District also operates Beebe High School (1,049 students) and Beebe Elementary School (904 students) alongside Beebe Early Childhood.
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 Beebe Early Childhood compares
Beebe Early Childhood 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,832
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beebe School District, which includes Beebe Early Childhood.
$9,832
Per student
-20%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 53.3%
Federal 19.2%
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 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
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Beebe Early Childhood a good school?
Beebe Early Childhood earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 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.
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