Enrollment
170
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vandervoort, AR
Cossatot River Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Cossatot River Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050040505140
👥 S:T ratio 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cossatot River Primary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 170
- students enrolled
Cossatot River Primary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Cossatot River School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050040505140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cossatot River Primary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cossatot River Primary School
Cossatot River Primary School is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Vandervoort, Arkansas, enrolling 170 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Arkansas schools, with 170 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 81 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #77, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 47/100).
Its district draws 19.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Cossatot River School District also operates Cossatot River High School (388 students) and Wickes Elementary School (200 students) alongside Cossatot River Primary 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 Cossatot River Primary School compares
Cossatot River Primary 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 66% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 81% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,287
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.
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
White 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Cossatot River Primary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cossatot River School District, which includes Cossatot River Primary School.
$13,287
Per student
+8%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 55.7%
Federal 19.4%
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 Cossatot River Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cossatot River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wickes Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Umpire K-12 School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cossatot River Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar elementary 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 (~170 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cossatot River Primary School
How many students attend Cossatot River Primary School?
Cossatot River Primary School has 170 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vandervoort, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cossatot River Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cossatot River Primary School is 17:1, which is 25% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cossatot River Primary School?
98.0% of students at Cossatot River Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cossatot River Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Cossatot River Primary School is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Vandervoort, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cossatot River Primary School?
Cossatot River Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Cossatot River Primary School a good school?
Cossatot River Primary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools. 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 Cossatot River School District?
Besides Cossatot River Primary School, Cossatot River School District also operates Cossatot River High School (388 students), Wickes Elementary School (200 students), and Umpire K-12 School (97 students). See the Cossatot River School District district page for the complete list.
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