- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dardanelle, AR
Dardanelle Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Dardanelle Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050493000243
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dardanelle Primary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Dardanelle · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dardanelle Primary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dardanelle Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Dardanelle, AR.
School address
District: Dardanelle School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050493000243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Dardanelle Primary School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 050493000243 · Dardanelle, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 16.6:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Dardanelle High School (686 students)
Dardanelle Primary School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.8 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Dardanelle Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dardanelle Hig
Dardanelle High School
686 students
- This school
Dardanelle Primary School
615 students
- Dardanelle Mid
Dardanelle Middle School
500 students
- Dardanelle Ele
Dardanelle Elementary School
315 students
What this shows Dardanelle Primary School reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dardanelle Primary School compares
Dardanelle Primary 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▼ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 18% | - | - |
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.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
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
25.4%
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Dardanelle Primary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dardanelle High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dardanelle Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dardanelle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dardanelle Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~615 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dardanelle Primary School
How many students attend Dardanelle Primary School?
Dardanelle Primary School has 615 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dardanelle, AR. CCD year-over-year: 614 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dardanelle Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dardanelle Primary 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 Dardanelle Primary School?
54.4% of students at Dardanelle Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dardanelle Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Dardanelle Primary School is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Dardanelle, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dardanelle Primary School?
Dardanelle Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Dardanelle Primary School rank among public schools in Dardanelle?
By Resource Investment Index, Dardanelle Primary School ranks #4 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 Primary School, Dardanelle School District also operates Dardanelle High School (686 students), Dardanelle Middle School (500 students), and Dardanelle Elementary School (315 students). See the Dardanelle School District district page for the complete list.