Enrollment
904
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beebe, AR
Beebe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Beebe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050288000054
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beebe Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Beebe · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Beebe Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beebe Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Beebe, AR.
School address
District: Beebe School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050288000054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.4%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beebe Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beebe Elementary School
Beebe Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Beebe, Arkansas, enrolling 904 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Arkansas schools and 41% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 904 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 123 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #67.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 452 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Middle School (509 students) alongside Beebe 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 Beebe Elementary School compares
Beebe 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 41% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 33% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 904 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
904
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 92% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 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 84.5%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 4.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Beebe Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beebe School District, which includes Beebe Elementary School.
$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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beebe High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beebe Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beebe Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beebe Early Childhood | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beebe Elementary School'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
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~904 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Beebe Elementary School
How many students attend Beebe Elementary School?
Beebe Elementary School has 904 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beebe, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beebe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beebe Elementary School is 19.2:1, which is 41% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beebe Elementary School?
39.4% of students at Beebe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beebe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Beebe Elementary School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Beebe, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beebe Elementary School?
Beebe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Beebe?
By Resource Investment Index, Beebe Elementary School ranks #2 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 Elementary School a good school?
Beebe Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas. 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 Elementary School, Beebe School District also operates Beebe High School (1,049 students), Beebe Middle School (509 students), and Beebe Junior High School (491 students). See the Beebe School District district page for the complete list.
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