- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Booneville, AR
Booneville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Booneville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050345000104
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Booneville Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Booneville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Booneville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Booneville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Booneville, AR.
School address
District: Booneville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050345000104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Booneville Elementary School held near 772 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 050345000104 · Booneville, AR Other · MID · TRAD
791 enr · 18.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Booneville Jr High School (299 students)
Booneville Elementary School held near 772 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Booneville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Booneville Elementary School
791 students
- Booneville Jr 299
Booneville Jr High School
299 students
- Booneville Hig 265
Booneville High School
265 students
What this shows Booneville Elementary School reports 791 students on the CCD universe file.
How Booneville Elementary School compares
Booneville 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 38% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 791 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
791
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 90% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,908
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Booneville Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Booneville School District reports $10,908 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Booneville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booneville Jr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Booneville High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Booneville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~791 students)
Frequently asked questions about Booneville Elementary School
How many students attend Booneville Elementary School?
Booneville Elementary School has 791 students enrolled. It is a public school in Booneville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 766 (2022-23) → 772 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Booneville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Booneville Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 38% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Booneville Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Booneville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Booneville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Booneville Elementary School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Booneville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Booneville Elementary School?
Booneville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Booneville Elementary School rank among public schools in Booneville?
By Resource Investment Index, Booneville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Booneville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Booneville School District?
Besides Booneville Elementary School, Booneville School District also operates Booneville Jr High School (299 students) and Booneville High School (265 students). See the Booneville School District district page for the complete list.