Enrollment
315
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050493000213
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dardanelle Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Dardanelle · Resource Index
- 36
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dardanelle Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dardanelle Elementary School
Dardanelle Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Dardanelle, Arkansas, enrolling 315 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.0% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 315 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 221 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #175, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 51/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Dardanelle School District also operates Dardanelle High School (686 students) and Dardanelle Primary School (615 students) alongside Dardanelle 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 Dardanelle Elementary School compares
Dardanelle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,626
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.
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dardanelle School District, which includes Dardanelle Elementary School.
$11,626
Per student
-5%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.2%
State 62.7%
Federal 18.2%
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 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
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary 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 (~315 students)
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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.
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 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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. See all public schools in Dardanelle on the city page.
Is Dardanelle Elementary School a good school?
Dardanelle Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. 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 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.
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