Enrollment
399
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crawford Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crawford Elementary School
Crawford Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Russellville, Arkansas, enrolling 399 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 399 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,066 Arkansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 88 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #74, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 399 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Russellville School District also operates Russellville High School (1,281 students) and Russellville Jr. High School (808 students) alongside Crawford 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 Crawford Elementary School compares
Crawford 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,203
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Russellville School District, which includes Crawford Elementary School.
$13,203
Per student
+8%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 26.1%
Federal 19.3%
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 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
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~399 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Crawford Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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