Enrollment
897
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chicot Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chicot Elementary School
Chicot Elementary School is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Mabelvale, Arkansas, enrolling 897 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.9:1 is larger than about 95% of Arkansas schools and 46% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arkansas, bigger than 95% of state schools at 897 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 16 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #16, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (42%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 897 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Mabelvale's public schools, it stands alongside Little Rock Southwest High School (2,045 students): Chicot Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.9:1 vs 13.3:1).
Little Rock School District also operates Central High School (2,371 students) and Little Rock Southwest High School (2,045 students) alongside Chicot Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chicot Elementary School compares
Chicot Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,597
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Little Rock School District, which includes Chicot Elementary School.
$14,597
Per student
+19%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.7%
State 26.7%
Federal 20.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~897 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mabelvale on the city page.
Is Chicot Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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