Enrollment
699
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.3%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crossett Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crossett Elementary School
Crossett Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Crossett, Arkansas, enrolling 699 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.3% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 699 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 136 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #54.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (35%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 350 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Crossett School District also operates Crossett High School (476 students) and Crossett Middle School (445 students) alongside Crossett 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 Crossett Elementary School compares
Crossett 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,056
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crossett School District, which includes Crossett Elementary School.
$11,056
Per student
-10%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 37.2%
Federal 20.8%
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 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
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~699 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Crossett on the city page.
Is Crossett Elementary School a good school?
Crossett Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 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.
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