- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dardanelle, AR
Dardanelle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dardanelle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050493000213
👥 S:T ratio 37
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dardanelle Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Dardanelle · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dardanelle Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dardanelle Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Dardanelle, AR.
School address
District: Dardanelle School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050493000213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Dardanelle Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 050493000213 · Dardanelle, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 15.8:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Dardanelle High School (686 students)
Dardanelle Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Dardanelle Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dardanelle Hig
Dardanelle High School
686 students
- Dardanelle Pri
Dardanelle Primary School
615 students
- Dardanelle Mid
Dardanelle Middle School
500 students
- This school
Dardanelle Elementary School
315 students
What this shows Dardanelle Elementary School reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dardanelle Elementary School compares
Dardanelle 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▼ 10% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 69% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$11,855
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.
Student demographics
White 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Dardanelle Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
District finance for Dardanelle School District reports $11,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dardanelle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dardanelle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dardanelle Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dardanelle Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dardanelle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dardanelle Elementary School
How many students attend Dardanelle Elementary School?
Dardanelle Elementary School has 315 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dardanelle, AR. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dardanelle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dardanelle Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 16% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dardanelle Elementary School?
53.0% of students at Dardanelle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dardanelle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dardanelle Elementary School is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Dardanelle, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dardanelle Elementary School?
Dardanelle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Dardanelle Elementary School rank among public schools in Dardanelle?
By Resource Investment Index, Dardanelle Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Dardanelle, 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 Dardanelle School District?
Besides Dardanelle Elementary School, Dardanelle School District also operates Dardanelle High School (686 students), Dardanelle Primary School (615 students), and Dardanelle Middle School (500 students). See the Dardanelle School District district page for the complete list.