Enrollment
473
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.8%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edward D. Trice Elem. School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edward D. Trice Elem. School
Edward D. Trice Elem. School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Texarkana, Arkansas, enrolling 473 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 473 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 146 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and White (39%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 117 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 473 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Texarkana School District also operates Arkansas High School (1,092 students) and Arkansas Middle School (842 students) alongside Edward D. Trice Elem. School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Edward D. Trice Elem. School compares
Edward D. Trice Elem. School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,423
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Texarkana School District, which includes Edward D. Trice Elem. School.
$13,423
Per student
+10%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 42.0%
Federal 25.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~473 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Edward D. Trice Elem. School a good school?
Edward D. Trice Elem. School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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