- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Russellville, AR
Crawford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crawford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 051206000966
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crawford Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Russellville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Crawford Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crawford Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Russellville, AR.
School address
District: Russellville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051206000966 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Crawford Elementary School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.4 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 051206000966 · Russellville, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 16.6:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Russellville High School (1,281 students)
Crawford Elementary School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.4 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Crawford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Russellville H
Russellville High School
1,281 students
- Russellville J
Russellville Jr. High School
808 students
- Russellville M
Russellville Middle School
795 students
- Sequoyah Eleme
Sequoyah Elementary School
542 students
- Oakland Height 503
Oakland Heights Elem. School
503 students
- This school 399
Crawford Elementary School
399 students
What this shows Crawford Elementary School reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crawford Elementary School compares
Crawford 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 20% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 77% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$13,246
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 7.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Crawford Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Russellville School District reports $13,246 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crawford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Russellville Jr. High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Russellville Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakland Heights Elem. School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crawford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crawford Elementary School
How many students attend Crawford Elementary School?
Crawford Elementary School has 399 students enrolled. It is a public school in Russellville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crawford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crawford Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crawford Elementary School?
71.2% of students at Crawford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crawford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crawford Elementary School is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Russellville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crawford Elementary School?
Crawford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Crawford Elementary School rank among schools in Russellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Crawford Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Russellville, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Russellville on the city page.
What other schools are in Russellville School District?
Besides Crawford Elementary School, Russellville School District also operates Russellville High School (1,281 students), Russellville Jr. High School (808 students), and Russellville Middle School (795 students). See the Russellville School District district page for the complete list.