- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Des Arc, AR
Des Arc Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Des Arc Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050519000241
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Des Arc Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 379
- students enrolled
Des Arc Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Des Arc School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050519000241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Des Arc Elementary School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 050519000241 · Des Arc, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 17.2:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Des Arc High School (279 students)
Des Arc Elementary School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Des Arc Elementary School compares
Des Arc Elementary 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 11% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 81% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$11,189
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 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
African American 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Des Arc Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Des Arc School District reports $11,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Des Arc Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Arc High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Des Arc 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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Des Arc Elementary School
How many students attend Des Arc Elementary School?
Des Arc Elementary School has 379 students enrolled. It is a public school in Des Arc, AR. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Des Arc Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Des Arc Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Des Arc Elementary School?
52.6% of students at Des Arc Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Des Arc Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Des Arc Elementary School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Des Arc, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Des Arc Elementary School?
Des Arc Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
What other schools are in Des Arc School District?
Besides Des Arc Elementary School, Des Arc School District also operates Des Arc High School (279 students). See the Des Arc School District district page for the complete list.