- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cave City, AR
Cave City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cave City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050405000147
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cave City Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cave City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cave City Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cave City Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cave City, AR.
School address
District: Cave City School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050405000147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Cave City Elementary School shrank from 576 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 050405000147 · Cave City, AR Other · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 16.4:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School (375 students)
Cave City Elementary School shrank from 576 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Cave City Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cave City Elementary School
605 students
- Cave City High
Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School
375 students
- Cave City Midd
Cave City Middle School Career and Collegiate Preparatory
259 students
What this shows Cave City Elementary School reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cave City Elementary School compares
Cave City 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 11% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 75% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,840
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
African American 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Cave City Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cave City School District reports $12,840 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cave City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cave City Middle School Career and Collegiate Preparatory | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cave City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cave City Elementary School
How many students attend Cave City Elementary School?
Cave City Elementary School has 605 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cave City, AR. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cave City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cave City Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cave City Elementary School?
52.6% of students at Cave City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cave City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cave City Elementary School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Cave City, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cave City Elementary School?
Cave City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Cave City Elementary School rank among public schools in Cave City?
By Resource Investment Index, Cave City Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cave City, 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 Cave City School District?
Besides Cave City Elementary School, Cave City School District also operates Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School (375 students) and Cave City Middle School Career and Collegiate Preparatory (259 students). See the Cave City School District district page for the complete list.