Enrollment
450
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Amity, AR
Centerpoint Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Centerpoint Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050669001652
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centerpoint Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Amity · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Centerpoint Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centerpoint Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Amity, AR.
School address
District: Centerpoint School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050669001652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centerpoint Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centerpoint Elementary School
Centerpoint Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Amity, Arkansas, enrolling 450 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 450 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 198 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Centerpoint School District also operates Centerpoint High School (551 students) and Centerpoint Academy of Agriculture & Skills Trade (4 students) alongside Centerpoint 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 Centerpoint Elementary School compares
Centerpoint 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▲ 3% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 78% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,423
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 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 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Centerpoint 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 Centerpoint School District, which includes Centerpoint Elementary School.
$11,423
Per student
-7%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 56.4%
Federal 19.2%
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 Centerpoint Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerpoint High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centerpoint Academy of Agriculture & Skills Trade | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Centerpoint Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~450 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Centerpoint Elementary School
How many students attend Centerpoint Elementary School?
Centerpoint Elementary School has 450 students enrolled. It is a public school in Amity, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centerpoint Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centerpoint Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centerpoint Elementary School?
61.2% of students at Centerpoint Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centerpoint Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Centerpoint Elementary School is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Amity, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centerpoint Elementary School?
Centerpoint Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Centerpoint Elementary School rank among public schools in Amity?
By Resource Investment Index, Centerpoint Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Amity, 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 Amity on the city page.
Is Centerpoint Elementary School a good school?
Centerpoint Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Centerpoint School District?
Besides Centerpoint Elementary School, Centerpoint School District also operates Centerpoint High School (551 students) and Centerpoint Academy of Agriculture & Skills Trade (4 students). See the Centerpoint School District district page for the complete list.
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