Enrollment
150
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dermott, AR
Dermott Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dermott Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050517000238
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dermott Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dermott · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dermott Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dermott Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dermott, AR.
School address
District: Dermott School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050517000238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dermott Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dermott Elementary School
Dermott Elementary School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Dermott, Arkansas, enrolling 150 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.3:1, Dermott Elementary School is leaner than roughly 85% of Arkansas schools and 39% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Arkansas schools, with 150 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 72 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #37.
Its student body is predominantly African American (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Dermott School District spends $17,482 per pupil, 43% above the Arkansas average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 35.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 47 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 150 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Its district, Dermott School District, also runs Dermott High School (139 students).
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 Dermott Elementary School compares
Dermott 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 39% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 15% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$17,482
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.3 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
African American 97.3%
White 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 97.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.3, Dermott Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dermott School District, which includes Dermott Elementary School.
$17,482
Per student
+43%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 37.2%
Federal 35.5%
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 Dermott Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dermott High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dermott Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~150 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dermott Elementary School
How many students attend Dermott Elementary School?
Dermott Elementary School has 150 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dermott, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dermott Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dermott Elementary School is 8.3:1, which is 39% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 47% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dermott Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Dermott Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dermott Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dermott Elementary School is African American at 97.3% of enrollment, in Dermott, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dermott Elementary School?
Dermott Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Dermott Elementary School rank among public schools in Dermott?
By Resource Investment Index, Dermott Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dermott, 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 Dermott on the city page.
Is Dermott Elementary School a good school?
Dermott Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Dermott School District?
Besides Dermott Elementary School, Dermott School District also operates Dermott High School (139 students). See the Dermott School District district page for the complete list.
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