- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Little Rock, AR
Chenal Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chenal Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051185001484
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chenal Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #9 of 24
- schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chenal Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chenal Elementary School ranks #9 of 24 schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. · Arkansas
NCES ID 051185001484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Chenal Elementary School shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 051185001484 · Little Rock, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 13.6:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Sylvan Hills High School (1,120 students)
Chenal Elementary School shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Chenal Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sylvan Hills H
Sylvan Hills High School
1,120 students
- Joe T. Robinso
Joe T. Robinson High School
1,030 students
- Maumelle High
Maumelle High School
869 students
- Sylvan Hills M
Sylvan Hills Middle School
772 students
- Sylvan Hills J
Sylvan Hills Junior High School
721 students
- This school
Chenal Elementary School
448 students
What this shows Chenal Elementary School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chenal Elementary School compares
Chenal 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 71% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 47% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,934
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.7%
African American 18.8%
Asian 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 8.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Chenal Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. reports $13,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chenal Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvan Hills High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joe T. Robinson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maumelle High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sylvan Hills Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sylvan Hills Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chenal Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Little Rock
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chenal Elementary School
How many students attend Chenal Elementary School?
Chenal Elementary School has 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chenal Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chenal Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chenal Elementary School?
16.9% of students at Chenal Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chenal Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chenal Elementary School is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chenal Elementary School?
Chenal Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Chenal Elementary School rank among schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Chenal Elementary School ranks #9 of 24 schools in Little Rock, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist.?
Besides Chenal Elementary School, Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. also operates Sylvan Hills High School (1,120 students), Joe T. Robinson High School (1,030 students), and Maumelle High School (869 students). See the Pulaski Co. Spec. School Dist. district page for the complete list.