- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rogers, AR
Bonnie Grimes Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Bonnie Grimes Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051197001370
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonnie Grimes Elem. School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #13 of 15
- schools in Rogers · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonnie Grimes Elem. School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonnie Grimes Elem. School ranks #13 of 15 schools in Rogers, AR.
School address
District: Rogers School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051197001370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Bonnie Grimes Elem. School shrank from 464 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 051197001370 · Rogers, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 15.3:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Rogers High School (2,492 students)
Bonnie Grimes Elem. School shrank from 464 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 30.8 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Bonnie Grimes Elem. School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rogers High Sc
Rogers High School
2,492 students
- Rogers Heritag
Rogers Heritage High School
2,008 students
- Elmwood Middle
Elmwood Middle School
1,066 students
- Kirksey Middle 890
Kirksey Middle School
890 students
- Oakdale Middle 809
Oakdale Middle School
809 students
- This school 458
Bonnie Grimes Elem. School
458 students
What this shows Bonnie Grimes Elem. School reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bonnie Grimes Elem. School compares
Bonnie Grimes Elem. 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 19% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 63% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,519
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 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.6%
White 30.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.9%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Bonnie Grimes Elem. School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rogers School District reports $11,519 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bonnie Grimes Elem. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kirksey Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonnie Grimes Elem. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~458 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bonnie Grimes Elem. School
How many students attend Bonnie Grimes Elem. School?
Bonnie Grimes Elem. School has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rogers, AR. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonnie Grimes Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonnie Grimes Elem. School is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bonnie Grimes Elem. School?
48.1% of students at Bonnie Grimes Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonnie Grimes Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Bonnie Grimes Elem. School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment, in Rogers, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonnie Grimes Elem. School?
Bonnie Grimes Elem. School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Bonnie Grimes Elem. School rank among schools in Rogers?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonnie Grimes Elem. School ranks #13 of 15 schools in Rogers, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rogers on the city page.
What other schools are in Rogers School District?
Besides Bonnie Grimes Elem. School, Rogers School District also operates Rogers High School (2,492 students), Rogers Heritage High School (2,008 students), and Elmwood Middle School (1,066 students). See the Rogers School District district page for the complete list.