- Enrollment
- 3,579
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Centerton, AR
Centerton Gamble Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Centerton Gamble Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050306001199
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centerton Gamble Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Arkansas schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 725
- students enrolled
Centerton Gamble Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bentonville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050306001199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Centerton Gamble Elementary grew from 747 students in 2022-23 to 791 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 050306001199 · Centerton, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
725 enr · 20.1:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Bentonville High School (3,579 students)
Centerton Gamble Elementary grew from 747 students in 2022-23 to 791 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Centerton Gamble Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bentonville Hi
Bentonville High School
3,579 students
- Bentonville We
Bentonville West High School
2,661 students
- Grimsley Junio 846
Grimsley Junior High School
846 students
- This school 725
Centerton Gamble Elementary
725 students
- Lincoln Junior 723
Lincoln Junior High School
723 students
- J William Fulb 718
J William Fulbright Junior High School
718 students
What this shows Centerton Gamble Elementary reports 725 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centerton Gamble Elementary compares
Centerton Gamble Elementary is a growing 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 48% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 74% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 725 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
725
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 96% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$12,377
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Centerton Gamble Elementary is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bentonville School District reports $12,377 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Centerton Gamble Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bentonville West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grimsley Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J William Fulbright Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centerton Gamble Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,661
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~725 students)
Frequently asked questions about Centerton Gamble Elementary
How many students attend Centerton Gamble Elementary?
Centerton Gamble Elementary has 725 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Centerton, AR. CCD year-over-year: 747 (2022-23) → 791 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centerton Gamble Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Centerton Gamble Elementary is 20.1:1, which is 48% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centerton Gamble Elementary?
15.3% of students at Centerton Gamble Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centerton Gamble Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Centerton Gamble Elementary is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Centerton, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centerton Gamble Elementary?
Centerton Gamble Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
What other schools are in Bentonville School District?
Besides Centerton Gamble Elementary, Bentonville School District also operates Bentonville High School (3,579 students), Bentonville West High School (2,661 students), and Grimsley Junior High School (846 students). See the Bentonville School District district page for the complete list.