- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Texarkana, AR
Edward D. Trice Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Edward D. Trice Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051311001264
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward D. Trice Elem. School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Texarkana · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward D. Trice Elem. School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward D. Trice Elem. School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Texarkana, AR.
School address
District: Texarkana School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051311001264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Edward D. Trice Elem. School grew from 476 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 051311001264 · Texarkana, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 13.9:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Arkansas High School (1,092 students)
Edward D. Trice Elem. School grew from 476 students in 2022-23 to 512 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Edward D. Trice Elem. School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arkansas High
Arkansas High School
1,092 students
- Arkansas Middl
Arkansas Middle School
842 students
- This school
Edward D. Trice Elem. School
473 students
- College Hill H 391
College Hill Harmony Leadership Academy
391 students
- Vera Kilpatric 373
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School
373 students
- Fairview Eleme 246
Fairview Elementary School
246 students
What this shows Edward D. Trice Elem. School reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward D. Trice Elem. School compares
Edward D. Trice Elem. 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.8%
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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 51% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$15,529
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.3%
White 38.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Edward D. Trice Elem. School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Texarkana School District reports $15,529 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edward D. Trice Elem. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arkansas Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| College Hill Harmony Leadership Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward D. Trice Elem. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edward D. Trice Elem. School
How many students attend Edward D. Trice Elem. School?
Edward D. Trice Elem. School has 473 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Texarkana, AR. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward D. Trice Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward D. Trice Elem. School is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edward D. Trice Elem. School?
99.8% of students at Edward D. Trice Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward D. Trice Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Edward D. Trice Elem. School is African American at 49.3% of enrollment, in Texarkana, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward D. Trice Elem. School?
Edward D. Trice Elem. 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).
How does Edward D. Trice Elem. School rank among elementary schools in Texarkana?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward D. Trice Elem. School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Texarkana, 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 Texarkana on the city page.
What other schools are in Texarkana School District?
Besides Edward D. Trice Elem. School, Texarkana School District also operates Arkansas High School (1,092 students), Arkansas Middle School (842 students), and College Hill Harmony Leadership Academy (391 students). See the Texarkana School District district page for the complete list.