- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harrison, AR
Bergman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bergman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050309000077
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bergman Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Harrison · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bergman Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bergman Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Harrison, AR.
School address
District: Bergman School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050309000077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-95 students YoY
Bergman Elementary School shrank from 515 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (-18.4%).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-95 students YoY 050309000077 · Harrison, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 19:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Bergman Middle School (331 students)
Bergman Elementary School shrank from 515 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (-18.4%). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Bergman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bergman Elementary School
474 students
- Bergman Middle
Bergman Middle School
331 students
- Bergman High S
Bergman High School
297 students
What this shows Bergman Elementary School reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bergman Elementary School compares
Bergman Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 40% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 19% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 91% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$10,364
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 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, Bergman Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bergman School District reports $10,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bergman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergman Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bergman High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bergman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 6.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bergman Elementary School
How many students attend Bergman Elementary School?
Bergman Elementary School has 474 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harrison, AR. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), down 95.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bergman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bergman Elementary School is 19:1, which is 40% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bergman Elementary School?
48.2% of students at Bergman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bergman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bergman Elementary School is White at 95.4% of enrollment, in Harrison, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bergman Elementary School?
Bergman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Bergman Elementary School rank among public schools in Harrison?
By Resource Investment Index, Bergman Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Harrison, 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 Harrison on the city page.
What other schools are in Bergman School District?
Besides Bergman Elementary School, Bergman School District also operates Bergman Middle School (331 students) and Bergman High School (297 students). See the Bergman School District district page for the complete list.