- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springdale, AR
Bernice Young Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bernice Young Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051266000869
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bernice Young Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Arkansas schools.
- #9 of 22
- schools in Springdale · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bernice Young Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bernice Young Elementary ranks #9 of 22 schools in Springdale, AR.
School address
District: Springdale School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051266000869 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Bernice Young Elementary shrank from 522 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 051266000869 · Springdale, AR Other · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 19.1:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Har-Ber High School (2,271 students)
Bernice Young Elementary shrank from 522 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Bernice Young Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Har-Ber High S
Har-Ber High School
2,271 students
- Springdale Hig
Springdale High School
2,207 students
- Springdale Sch
Springdale School of Innovations
1,976 students
- Hunt Elementar 890
Hunt Elementary School
890 students
- Central Junior 852
Central Junior High School
852 students
- This school 536
Bernice Young Elementary
536 students
What this shows Bernice Young Elementary reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bernice Young Elementary compares
Bernice Young Elementary 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 40% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 62% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% 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
14.7%
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
$12,146
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 536 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.6%
African American 4.1%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Bernice Young Elementary is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springdale School District reports $12,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bernice Young Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Har-Ber High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springdale High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springdale School of Innovations | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bernice Young Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,976
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bernice Young Elementary
How many students attend Bernice Young Elementary?
Bernice Young Elementary has 536 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springdale, AR. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernice Young Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernice Young Elementary is 19.1:1, which is 40% 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 Bernice Young Elementary?
22.4% of students at Bernice Young Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bernice Young Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bernice Young Elementary is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Springdale, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bernice Young Elementary?
Bernice Young Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Bernice Young Elementary rank among schools in Springdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Bernice Young Elementary ranks #9 of 22 schools in Springdale, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Springdale School District?
Besides Bernice Young Elementary, Springdale School District also operates Har-Ber High School (2,271 students), Springdale High School (2,207 students), and Springdale School of Innovations (1,976 students). See the Springdale School District district page for the complete list.