Enrollment
397
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Center Valley Elem. School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Center Valley Elem. School
Center Valley Elem. School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Russellville, Arkansas, enrolling 397 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 397 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 238 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #127.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 397 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Russellville School District also operates Russellville High School (1,281 students) and Russellville Jr. High School (808 students) alongside Center Valley Elem. 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 Center Valley Elem. School compares
Center Valley Elem. 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,203
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Russellville School District, which includes Center Valley Elem. School.
$13,203
Per student
+8%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 26.1%
Federal 19.3%
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 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
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~397 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Center Valley Elem. School a good school?
Center Valley Elem. School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 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.
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