- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Dermott Elementary School shrank from 190 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (-22.1%).
Teacher FTE held 18.4 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 050517000238 · Dermott, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
150 enr · 8.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Dermott High School (139 students)
Dermott Elementary School shrank from 190 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (-22.1%). Teacher FTE held 18.4 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Dermott Elementary School compares
Dermott Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 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
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
$17,961
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Dermott School District reports $17,961 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~150 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), down 42.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.