- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dewitt, AR
Dewitt Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dewitt Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050000100218
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dewitt Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dewitt · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dewitt Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dewitt Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dewitt, AR.
School address
District: Dewitt School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050000100218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Dewitt Elementary School shrank from 530 students in 2022-23 to 482 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 050000100218 · Dewitt, AR Other · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 14:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Dewitt High School (364 students)
Dewitt Elementary School shrank from 530 students in 2022-23 to 482 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Dewitt Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dewitt Elementary School
518 students
- Dewitt High Sc
Dewitt High School
364 students
- Dewitt Middle
Dewitt Middle School
271 students
What this shows Dewitt Elementary School reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dewitt Elementary School compares
Dewitt 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 17% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 52% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$12,864
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 518 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
African American 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Dewitt Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dewitt School District reports $12,864 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dewitt Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewitt High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dewitt Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dewitt Elementary School
How many students attend Dewitt Elementary School?
Dewitt Elementary School has 518 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dewitt, AR. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dewitt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dewitt Elementary School is 14:1, which is 3% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dewitt Elementary School?
48.9% of students at Dewitt Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dewitt Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dewitt Elementary School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Dewitt, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dewitt Elementary School?
Dewitt Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Dewitt Elementary School rank among public schools in Dewitt?
By Resource Investment Index, Dewitt Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dewitt, 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 Dewitt School District?
Besides Dewitt Elementary School, Dewitt School District also operates Dewitt High School (364 students) and Dewitt Middle School (271 students). See the Dewitt School District district page for the complete list.