- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crossett, AR
Crossett Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crossett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050480000201
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crossett Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Crossett · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Crossett Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crossett Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Crossett, AR.
School address
District: Crossett School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050480000201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Crossett Elementary School held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 050480000201 · Crossett, AR Other · MID · TRAD
699 enr · 17.5:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Crossett High School (476 students)
Crossett Elementary School held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Crossett Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Crossett Elementary School
699 students
- Crossett High
Crossett High School
476 students
- Crossett Middl
Crossett Middle School
445 students
What this shows Crossett Elementary School reports 699 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crossett Elementary School compares
Crossett 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▼ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 699 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
699
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 83% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$11,417
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.9%
African American 34.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Crossett Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crossett School District reports $11,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crossett Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossett High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crossett Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crossett Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~699 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crossett Elementary School
How many students attend Crossett Elementary School?
Crossett Elementary School has 699 students enrolled. It is a public school in Crossett, AR. CCD year-over-year: 733 (2022-23) → 702 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossett Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crossett Elementary School?
58.3% of students at Crossett Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crossett Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crossett Elementary School is White at 55.9% of enrollment, in Crossett, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crossett Elementary School?
Crossett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Crossett Elementary School rank among public schools in Crossett?
By Resource Investment Index, Crossett Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Crossett, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Crossett School District?
Besides Crossett Elementary School, Crossett School District also operates Crossett High School (476 students) and Crossett Middle School (445 students). See the Crossett School District district page for the complete list.