- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Magnolia, AR
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050004400653
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Magnolia · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Magnolia, AR.
School address
District: Magnolia School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050004400653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Central Elementary School held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.8 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 050004400653 · Magnolia, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 16:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Magnolia High School (797 students)
Central Elementary School held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.8 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magnolia High
Magnolia High School
797 students
- East Side Elem
East Side Elementary School
570 students
- This school
Central Elementary School
527 students
- Magnolia Jr. H
Magnolia Jr. High School
492 students
- Walker Pre-K C 119
Walker Pre-K Center
119 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary School compares
Central Elementary 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▼ 1% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 71% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$13,374
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.5%
White 32.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Central Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Magnolia School District reports $13,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Side Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Jr. High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walker Pre-K Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 527 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Magnolia, AR. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 16:1, which is 18% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Elementary School?
58.9% of students at Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary School is African American at 54.5% of enrollment, in Magnolia, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Central Elementary School rank among public schools in Magnolia?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Magnolia, 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 Magnolia on the city page.
What other schools are in Magnolia School District?
Besides Central Elementary School, Magnolia School District also operates Magnolia High School (797 students), East Side Elementary School (570 students), and Magnolia Jr. High School (492 students). See the Magnolia School District district page for the complete list.