- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charleston, AR
Charleston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Charleston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050420000157
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charleston Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 502
- students enrolled
Charleston Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Charleston School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050420000157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Charleston Elementary School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 050420000157 · Charleston, AR Other · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 15.2:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Charleston High School (410 students)
Charleston Elementary School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Charleston Elementary School compares
Charleston 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▼ 42% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 62% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,417
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 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Charleston Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charleston School District reports $10,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charleston Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charleston Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charleston Elementary School
How many students attend Charleston Elementary School?
Charleston Elementary School has 502 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charleston, AR. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charleston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charleston Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charleston Elementary School?
34.4% of students at Charleston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charleston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Charleston Elementary School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Charleston, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charleston Elementary School?
Charleston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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).
What other schools are in Charleston School District?
Besides Charleston Elementary School, Charleston School District also operates Charleston High School (410 students). See the Charleston School District district page for the complete list.