- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Russellville, AR
Center Valley Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Center Valley Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051206001376
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Valley Elem. School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Russellville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Valley Elem. School has class sizes larger than 82% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Valley Elem. School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Russellville, AR.
School address
District: Russellville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051206001376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Center Valley Elem. School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 051206001376 · Russellville, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 17.3:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Russellville High School (1,281 students)
Center Valley Elem. School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Center Valley Elem. School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Russellville H
Russellville High School
1,281 students
- Russellville J
Russellville Jr. High School
808 students
- Russellville M
Russellville Middle School
795 students
- Sequoyah Eleme
Sequoyah Elementary School
542 students
- Oakland Height 503
Oakland Heights Elem. School
503 students
- This school 397
Center Valley Elem. School
397 students
What this shows Center Valley Elem. School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center Valley Elem. School compares
Center Valley Elem. 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 41% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 82% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,246
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 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 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 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Center Valley Elem. School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Russellville School District reports $13,246 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Center Valley Elem. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Russellville Jr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Russellville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakland Heights Elem. School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Valley Elem. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center Valley Elem. School
How many students attend Center Valley Elem. School?
Center Valley Elem. School has 397 students enrolled. It is a public school in Russellville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Valley Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Valley Elem. School is 17.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Center Valley Elem. School?
34.9% of students at Center Valley Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Valley Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Center Valley Elem. School is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Russellville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Valley Elem. School?
Center Valley Elem. School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Center Valley Elem. School rank among schools in Russellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Valley Elem. School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Russellville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Russellville on the city page.
What other schools are in Russellville School District?
Besides Center Valley Elem. School, Russellville School District also operates Russellville High School (1,281 students), Russellville Jr. High School (808 students), and Russellville Middle School (795 students). See the Russellville School District district page for the complete list.