- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blytheville, AR
Blytheville Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Blytheville Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050332000096
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blytheville Primary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Blytheville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 97.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Blytheville Primary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blytheville Primary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Blytheville, AR.
School address
District: Blytheville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050332000096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-90 students YoY
Blytheville Primary School shrank from 431 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (-20.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-90 students YoY 050332000096 · Blytheville, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 14.9:1 · 97.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Blytheville High School (369 students)
Blytheville Primary School shrank from 431 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (-20.9%). Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Blytheville Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blytheville Hi
Blytheville High School
369 students
- This school
Blytheville Primary School
343 students
- Blytheville El
Blytheville Elementary School
307 students
- Blytheville Mi
Blytheville Middle School
172 students
What this shows Blytheville Primary School reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blytheville Primary School compares
Blytheville Primary 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.0% | ▲ 64% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 59% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.6%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 80.2%
White 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Blytheville Primary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
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 Primary 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 Elementary 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 Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Blytheville Primary School
How many students attend Blytheville Primary School?
Blytheville Primary School has 343 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blytheville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), down 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blytheville Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blytheville Primary School is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blytheville Primary School?
97.0% of students at Blytheville Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blytheville Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Blytheville Primary School is African American at 80.2% of enrollment, in Blytheville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blytheville Primary School?
Blytheville Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Primary School rank among schools in Blytheville?
By Resource Investment Index, Blytheville Primary School ranks #3 of 3 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 schools in Blytheville on the city page.
What other schools are in Blytheville School District?
Besides Blytheville Primary School, Blytheville School District also operates Blytheville High School (369 students), Blytheville Elementary School (307 students), and Blytheville Middle School (172 students). See the Blytheville School District district page for the complete list.