Enrollment
536
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.4%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bernice Young Elementary compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bernice Young Elementary
Bernice Young Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Springdale, Arkansas, enrolling 536 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.1:1 is larger than about 92% of Arkansas schools and 40% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.4% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 536 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 160 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #105.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 536 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Springdale School District also operates Har-Ber High School (2,271 students) and Springdale High School (2,207 students) alongside Bernice Young Elementary.
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 Bernice Young Elementary compares
Bernice Young Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,376
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springdale School District, which includes Bernice Young Elementary.
$11,376
Per student
-7%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 52.5%
Federal 18.5%
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 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
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~536 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bernice Young Elementary a good school?
Bernice Young Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Arkansas schools. 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 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.
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