- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Blytheville Elementary School shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 050332000093 · Blytheville, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 16.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Blytheville High School (369 students)
Blytheville Elementary School shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Blytheville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blytheville Hi
Blytheville High School
369 students
- Blytheville Pr
Blytheville Primary School
343 students
- This school
Blytheville Elementary School
307 students
- Blytheville Mi
Blytheville Middle School
172 students
What this shows Blytheville Elementary School reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blytheville Elementary School compares
Blytheville 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,526
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
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.
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
District finance for Blytheville School District reports $14,526 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~307 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), down 40.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.