- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bismarck, AR
Bismarck Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bismarck Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050324000085
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bismarck Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bismarck · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bismarck Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bismarck Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bismarck, AR.
School address
District: Bismarck School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050324000085 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Bismarck Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 050324000085 · Bismarck, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 16.5:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bismarck Middle School (338 students)
Bismarck Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Bismarck Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bismarck Elementary School
379 students
- Bismarck Middl
Bismarck Middle School
338 students
- Bismarck High
Bismarck High School
317 students
What this shows Bismarck Elementary School reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bismarck Elementary School compares
Bismarck 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▼ 7% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 76% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$10,540
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 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Bismarck Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bismarck School District reports $10,540 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bismarck Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bismarck High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bismarck Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 5.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bismarck Elementary School
How many students attend Bismarck Elementary School?
Bismarck Elementary School has 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bismarck, AR. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bismarck Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bismarck Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bismarck Elementary School?
55.2% of students at Bismarck Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bismarck Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bismarck Elementary School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Bismarck, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bismarck Elementary School?
Bismarck Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Bismarck Elementary School rank among public schools in Bismarck?
By Resource Investment Index, Bismarck Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bismarck, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bismarck School District?
Besides Bismarck Elementary School, Bismarck School District also operates Bismarck Middle School (338 students) and Bismarck High School (317 students). See the Bismarck School District district page for the complete list.