- Enrollment
- 1,049
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Beebe Elementary School held near 912 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+41 students YoY 050288000054 · Beebe, AR Other · MID · TRAD
904 enr · 19.2:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Beebe High School (1,049 students)
Beebe Elementary School held near 912 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Beebe Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beebe High Sch
Beebe High School
1,049 students
- This school
Beebe Elementary School
904 students
- Beebe Middle S
Beebe Middle School
509 students
- Beebe Junior H
Beebe Junior High School
491 students
- Beebe Early Ch
Beebe Early Childhood
439 students
What this shows Beebe Elementary School reports 904 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beebe Elementary School compares
Beebe 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~904 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 871 (2022-23) → 912 (2023-24), nearly flat (+41).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.