Enrollment
307
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Blytheville, AR
Blytheville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Blytheville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050332000093
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blytheville Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Arkansas schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Blytheville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Blytheville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blytheville Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Blytheville, AR.
School address
District: Blytheville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050332000093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blytheville Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blytheville Elementary School
Blytheville Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Blytheville, Arkansas, enrolling 307 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 307 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 157 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #133, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (79%) and White (11%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Blytheville School District spends $15,124 per pupil, 23% above the Arkansas average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 33.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 136 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 307 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Blytheville School District also operates Blytheville High School (369 students) and Blytheville Primary School (343 students) alongside Blytheville Elementary School.
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 Blytheville Elementary School compares
Blytheville Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 73% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
70.0%
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
$15,124
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.3 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
African American 79.2%
White 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Blytheville Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blytheville School District, which includes Blytheville Elementary School.
$15,124
Per student
+23%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 38.5%
Federal 33.1%
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 Blytheville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blytheville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blytheville Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blytheville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blytheville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary 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 (~307 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Blytheville Elementary School
How many students attend Blytheville Elementary School?
Blytheville Elementary School has 307 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Blytheville, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blytheville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blytheville Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blytheville Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Blytheville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blytheville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Blytheville Elementary School is African American at 79.2% of enrollment, in Blytheville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blytheville Elementary School?
Blytheville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Blytheville Elementary School rank among public schools in Blytheville?
By Resource Investment Index, Blytheville Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Blytheville, 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 Blytheville on the city page.
Is Blytheville Elementary School a good school?
Blytheville Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Blytheville School District?
Besides Blytheville Elementary School, Blytheville School District also operates Blytheville High School (369 students), Blytheville Primary School (343 students), and Blytheville Middle School (172 students). See the Blytheville School District district page for the complete list.
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