- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Russellville, AR
Dwight Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dwight Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051206000967
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dwight Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Russellville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dwight Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dwight Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Russellville, AR.
School address
District: Russellville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051206000967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Dwight Elementary School held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 051206000967 · Russellville, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 16.7:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Russellville High School (1,281 students)
Dwight Elementary School held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Dwight Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Russellville H
Russellville High School
1,281 students
- Russellville J
Russellville Jr. High School
808 students
- Russellville M
Russellville Middle School
795 students
- Sequoyah Eleme
Sequoyah Elementary School
542 students
- Oakland Height 503
Oakland Heights Elem. School
503 students
- This school 234
Dwight Elementary School
234 students
What this shows Dwight Elementary School reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dwight Elementary School compares
Dwight 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 16% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 78% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,246
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 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 4.3%
African American 3.4%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Dwight Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Russellville School District reports $13,246 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dwight Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Russellville Jr. High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Russellville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakland Heights Elem. School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dwight Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~234 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dwight Elementary School
How many students attend Dwight Elementary School?
Dwight Elementary School has 234 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Russellville, AR. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dwight Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dwight Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dwight Elementary School?
49.8% of students at Dwight Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dwight Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dwight Elementary School is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Russellville, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dwight Elementary School?
Dwight Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Dwight Elementary School rank among public schools in Russellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Dwight Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Russellville, 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 Russellville on the city page.
What other schools are in Russellville School District?
Besides Dwight Elementary School, Russellville School District also operates Russellville High School (1,281 students), Russellville Jr. High School (808 students), and Russellville Middle School (795 students). See the Russellville School District district page for the complete list.