- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 3.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Decatur, AR
Decatur Northside Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Decatur Northside Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050498000220
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Decatur Northside Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Decatur Northside Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Decatur Northside Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Decatur, AR.
School address
District: Decatur School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050498000220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Decatur Northside Elementary held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 050498000220 · Decatur, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 16.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Decatur High School (173 students)
Decatur Northside Elementary held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Decatur Northside Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Decatur Northside Elementary
278 students
- Decatur High S
Decatur High School
173 students
- Decatur Middle
Decatur Middle School
162 students
What this shows Decatur Northside Elementary reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Decatur Northside Elementary compares
Decatur Northside Elementary 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 75% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$12,528
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 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 43.5%
Hispanic or Latino 43.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Decatur Northside Elementary is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Decatur School District reports $12,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Decatur Northside Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Decatur Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Decatur Northside Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Decatur Northside Elementary
How many students attend Decatur Northside Elementary?
Decatur Northside Elementary has 278 students enrolled. It is a public school in Decatur, AR. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Decatur Northside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Decatur Northside Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Decatur Northside Elementary?
100.0% of students at Decatur Northside Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Decatur Northside Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Decatur Northside Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment, in Decatur, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Decatur Northside Elementary?
Decatur Northside Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Decatur Northside Elementary rank among public schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Decatur Northside Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Decatur, 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 Decatur School District?
Besides Decatur Northside Elementary, Decatur School District also operates Decatur High School (173 students) and Decatur Middle School (162 students). See the Decatur School District district page for the complete list.