- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Centerpoint Elementary School shrank from 438 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-11.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 050669001652 · Amity, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 16.7:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Centerpoint High School (551 students)
Centerpoint Elementary School shrank from 438 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-11.4%). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Centerpoint Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Centerpoint Hi
Centerpoint High School
551 students
- This school
Centerpoint Elementary School
450 students
- Centerpoint Ac 4
Centerpoint Academy of Agriculture & Skills Trade
4 students
What this shows Centerpoint Elementary School reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centerpoint Elementary School compares
Centerpoint 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$14,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Centerpoint School District reports $14,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~450 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), down 50.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.