- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pine Bluff, AR
Edgewood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edgewood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051393001137
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edgewood Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #7 of 9
- elementary schools in Pine Bluff · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Edgewood Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Pine Bluff, AR.
School address
District: Watson Chapel School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051393001137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Edgewood Elementary School grew from 214 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 051393001137 · Pine Bluff, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
199 enr · 12.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Watson Chapel High School (593 students)
Edgewood Elementary School grew from 214 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Edgewood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watson Chapel
Watson Chapel High School
593 students
- Coleman Elemen
Coleman Elementary School
426 students
- Watson Chapel
Watson Chapel Jr. High School
334 students
- L. L. Owen Ele
L. L. Owen Elementary School
238 students
- This school 199
Edgewood Elementary School
199 students
What this shows Edgewood Elementary School reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edgewood Elementary School compares
Edgewood Elementary School is a growing 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
199
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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.7%
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
$14,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 84.4%
White 12.1%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Edgewood Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Watson Chapel School District reports $14,737 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edgewood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watson Chapel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coleman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Watson Chapel Jr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L. L. Owen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edgewood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~199 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edgewood Elementary School
How many students attend Edgewood Elementary School?
Edgewood Elementary School has 199 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pine Bluff, AR. CCD year-over-year: 214 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 21% 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 Edgewood Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Edgewood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edgewood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edgewood Elementary School is African American at 84.4% of enrollment, in Pine Bluff, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edgewood Elementary School?
Edgewood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Edgewood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Pine Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Edgewood Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Pine Bluff, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pine Bluff on the city page.
What other schools are in Watson Chapel School District?
Besides Edgewood Elementary School, Watson Chapel School District also operates Watson Chapel High School (593 students), Coleman Elementary School (426 students), and Watson Chapel Jr. High School (334 students). See the Watson Chapel School District district page for the complete list.