- Enrollment
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mabelvale, AR
Chicot Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chicot Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050900001463
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chicot Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Arkansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arkansas.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mabelvale · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chicot Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chicot Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mabelvale, AR.
School address
District: Little Rock School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050900001463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Chicot Elementary School held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 050900001463 · Mabelvale, AR Other · MID · TRAD
897 enr · 19.9:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,371 students)
Chicot Elementary School held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Chicot Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
2,371 students
- Little Rock So
Little Rock Southwest High School
2,045 students
- Parkview Magne
Parkview Magnet High School
1,072 students
- Don Roberts El
Don Roberts Elementary School
1,035 students
- This school 897
Chicot Elementary School
897 students
- Pinnacle View 807
Pinnacle View Middle School
807 students
What this shows Chicot Elementary School reports 897 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chicot Elementary School compares
Chicot 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 46% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 35% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 897 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
897
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 95% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$15,959
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 897 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.4%
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%
White 5.1%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Chicot Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Little Rock School District reports $15,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chicot Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Rock Southwest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Magnet High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Don Roberts Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinnacle View Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chicot Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Mabelvale
1 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 (~897 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chicot Elementary School
How many students attend Chicot Elementary School?
Chicot Elementary School has 897 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mabelvale, AR. CCD year-over-year: 867 (2022-23) → 842 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chicot Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chicot Elementary School is 19.9:1, which is 46% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chicot Elementary School?
80.0% of students at Chicot Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chicot Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chicot Elementary School is African American at 50.4% of enrollment, in Mabelvale, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chicot Elementary School?
Chicot Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Chicot Elementary School rank among public schools in Mabelvale?
By Resource Investment Index, Chicot Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mabelvale, 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 Little Rock School District?
Besides Chicot Elementary School, Little Rock School District also operates Central High School (2,371 students), Little Rock Southwest High School (2,045 students), and Parkview Magnet High School (1,072 students). See the Little Rock School District district page for the complete list.