- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 3.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Earle, AR
Earle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Earle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050555000264
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Earle Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 195
- students enrolled
Earle Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Earle School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050555000264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Earle Elementary School shrank from 231 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (-13.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 13.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 050555000264 · Earle, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 11.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Earle High School (176 students)
Earle Elementary School shrank from 231 students in 2022-23 to 200 in 2023-24 (-13.4%). Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 13.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
How Earle Elementary School compares
Earle 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
195
Bigger than 19% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$19,830
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.8%
White 3.1%
Two or More 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Earle Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Earle School District reports $19,830 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Earle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earle High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Earle 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 (~195 students)
Frequently asked questions about Earle Elementary School
How many students attend Earle Elementary School?
Earle Elementary School has 195 students enrolled. It is a public school in Earle, AR. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Earle Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 27% 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 Earle Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Earle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Earle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Earle Elementary School is African American at 93.8% of enrollment, in Earle, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Earle Elementary School?
Earle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Earle School District?
Besides Earle Elementary School, Earle School District also operates Earle High School (176 students). See the Earle School District district page for the complete list.