- Enrollment
- 1,239
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Little Rock, AR
East End Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East End Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050001500995
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East End Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools.
- #22 of 24
- schools in Little Rock · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East End Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East End Elementary School ranks #22 of 24 schools in Little Rock, AR.
School address
District: Sheridan School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050001500995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
East End Elementary School shrank from 480 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 050001500995 · Little Rock, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 17:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Sheridan High School (1,239 students)
East End Elementary School shrank from 480 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
East End Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sheridan High
Sheridan High School
1,239 students
- Sheridan Inter
Sheridan Intermediate School
585 students
- Sheridan Middl
Sheridan Middle School
564 students
- Sheridan Eleme
Sheridan Elementary School
523 students
- This school 442
East End Elementary School
442 students
- East End Middl 439
East End Middle School
439 students
What this shows East End Elementary School reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How East End Elementary School compares
East End 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 39% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 25% 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
44.3%
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
$10,080
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 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, East End Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Sheridan School District reports $10,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East End Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East End Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East End Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Little Rock
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about East End Elementary School
How many students attend East End Elementary School?
East End Elementary School has 442 students enrolled. It is a public school in Little Rock, AR. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East End Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East End Elementary School is 17:1, which is 25% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East End Elementary School?
36.3% of students at East End Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East End Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East End Elementary School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Little Rock, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East End Elementary School?
East End Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 East End Elementary School rank among schools in Little Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, East End Elementary School ranks #22 of 24 schools in Little Rock, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Little Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Sheridan School District?
Besides East End Elementary School, Sheridan School District also operates Sheridan High School (1,239 students), Sheridan Intermediate School (585 students), and Sheridan Middle School (564 students). See the Sheridan School District district page for the complete list.