Enrollment
274
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cedarville, AR
Cedarville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cedarville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050408000149
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedarville Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cedarville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedarville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedarville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cedarville, AR.
School address
District: Cedarville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050408000149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.9%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedarville Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedarville Elementary School
Cedarville Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Cedarville, Arkansas, enrolling 274 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 274 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 150 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #83.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Cedarville School District also operates Cedarville High School (250 students) and Cedarville Middle School (207 students) alongside Cedarville Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cedarville Elementary School compares
Cedarville Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 67% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 72% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$13,507
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
Two or More 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Cedarville Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cedarville School District, which includes Cedarville Elementary School.
$13,507
Per student
+10%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 55.3%
Federal 23.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cedarville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedarville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedarville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~274 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cedarville Elementary School
How many students attend Cedarville Elementary School?
Cedarville Elementary School has 274 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cedarville, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedarville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedarville Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedarville Elementary School?
98.9% of students at Cedarville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedarville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cedarville Elementary School is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Cedarville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedarville Elementary School?
Cedarville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedarville Elementary School rank among public schools in Cedarville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedarville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cedarville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cedarville on the city page.
Is Cedarville Elementary School a good school?
Cedarville Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Arkansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cedarville School District?
Besides Cedarville Elementary School, Cedarville School District also operates Cedarville High School (250 students) and Cedarville Middle School (207 students). See the Cedarville School District district page for the complete list.
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