- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monticello, AR
Drew Central Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Drew Central Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050547000258
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Drew Central Elem. School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Arkansas schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Drew Central Elem. School has class sizes larger than 84% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Drew Central Elem. School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Monticello, AR.
School address
District: Drew Central School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050547000258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-84 students YoY
Drew Central Elem. School shrank from 573 students in 2022-23 to 489 in 2023-24 (-14.7%).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-84 students YoY 050547000258 · Monticello, AR Other · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 17.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Drew Central Middle School (360 students)
Drew Central Elem. School shrank from 573 students in 2022-23 to 489 in 2023-24 (-14.7%). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Drew Central Elem. School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Drew Central Elem. School
562 students
- Drew Central M
Drew Central Middle School
360 students
- Drew Central H
Drew Central High School
340 students
What this shows Drew Central Elem. School reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Drew Central Elem. School compares
Drew Central Elem. 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
562
Bigger than 69% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 84% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,666
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 562 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
African American 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Drew Central Elem. School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Drew Central School District reports $11,666 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Drew Central Elem. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Drew Central High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Drew Central Elem. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Drew Central Elem. School
How many students attend Drew Central Elem. School?
Drew Central Elem. School has 562 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monticello, AR. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), down 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Drew Central Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Drew Central Elem. School is 17.6:1, which is 29% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Drew Central Elem. School?
100.0% of students at Drew Central Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Drew Central Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Drew Central Elem. School is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Monticello, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Drew Central Elem. School?
Drew Central Elem. School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Drew Central Elem. School rank among public schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Drew Central Elem. School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Monticello, 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 Monticello on the city page.
What other schools are in Drew Central School District?
Besides Drew Central Elem. School, Drew Central School District also operates Drew Central Middle School (360 students) and Drew Central High School (340 students). See the Drew Central School District district page for the complete list.