- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Little Rock, AR
Boone Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Boone Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051068000783
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boone Park Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Arkansas schools.
- #9 of 11
- schools in North Little Rock · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Boone Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boone Park Elementary School ranks #9 of 11 schools in North Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: N. Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051068000783 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Boone Park Elementary School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 051068000783 · North Little Rock, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 16.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: North Little Rock High School (1,652 students)
Boone Park Elementary School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.2 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Boone Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Little R
North Little Rock High School
1,652 students
- Lakewood Middl
Lakewood Middle School
1,036 students
- North Little R 548
North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus
548 students
- Ridgeroad Elem 516
Ridgeroad Elementary School
516 students
- North Little R 472
North Little Rock Center of Excellence
472 students
- This school 428
Boone Park Elementary School
428 students
What this shows Boone Park Elementary School reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boone Park Elementary School compares
Boone Park 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 | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 44% | - | - |
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.
428
Bigger than 52% 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
16.5:1
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
48.6%
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
$12,919
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 76.9%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
White 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Boone Park Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for N. Little Rock School District reports $12,919 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boone Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Little Rock High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeroad Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Little Rock Center of Excellence | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boone Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,036
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boone Park Elementary School
How many students attend Boone Park Elementary School?
Boone Park Elementary School has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boone Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boone Park 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 Boone Park Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Boone Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boone Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Boone Park Elementary School is African American at 76.9% of enrollment, in North Little Rock, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boone Park Elementary School?
Boone Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Boone Park Elementary School rank among schools in North Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Boone Park Elementary School ranks #9 of 11 schools in North Little Rock, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in North Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in N. Little Rock School District?
Besides Boone Park Elementary School, N. Little Rock School District also operates North Little Rock High School (1,652 students), Lakewood Middle School (1,036 students), and North Little Rock Middle School 6th Grade Campus (548 students). See the N. Little Rock School District district page for the complete list.