- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Branch, AR
County Line Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for County Line Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050474000197
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
County Line Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 327
- students enrolled
County Line Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: County Line School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050474000197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
County Line Elementary School held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 050474000197 · Branch, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 14.9:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: County Line High School (229 students)
County Line Elementary School held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How County Line Elementary School compares
County Line 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▼ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 59% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.1%
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
$10,874
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, County Line Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for County Line School District reports $10,874 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How County Line Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Line High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to County Line 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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about County Line Elementary School
How many students attend County Line Elementary School?
County Line Elementary School has 327 students enrolled. It is a public school in Branch, AR. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at County Line Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at County Line Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at County Line Elementary School?
54.3% of students at County Line Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of County Line Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at County Line Elementary School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Branch, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for County Line Elementary School?
County Line 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).
What other schools are in County Line School District?
Besides County Line Elementary School, County Line School District also operates County Line High School (229 students). See the County Line School District district page for the complete list.