- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkins, AR
Elkins Elem. Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Elkins Elem. Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050576001051
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkins Elem. Primary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Elkins · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkins Elem. Primary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkins Elem. Primary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Elkins, AR.
School address
District: Elkins School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050576001051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Elkins Elem. Primary School grew from 321 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 050576001051 · Elkins, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 16.1:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkins High School (463 students)
Elkins Elem. Primary School grew from 321 students in 2022-23 to 340 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Elkins Elem. Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkins High Sc
Elkins High School
463 students
- Elkins Middle
Elkins Middle School
394 students
- This school
Elkins Elem. Primary School
322 students
- Elkins Element
Elkins Elementary School
283 students
What this shows Elkins Elem. Primary School reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkins Elem. Primary School compares
Elkins Elem. Primary 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 39% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 72% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,168
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 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Elkins Elem. Primary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Elkins School District reports $10,168 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elkins Elem. Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkins Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkins Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkins Elem. Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elkins Elem. Primary School
How many students attend Elkins Elem. Primary School?
Elkins Elem. Primary School has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkins, AR. CCD year-over-year: 321 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkins Elem. Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkins Elem. Primary School is 16.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elkins Elem. Primary School?
36.4% of students at Elkins Elem. Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkins Elem. Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Elkins Elem. Primary School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Elkins, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkins Elem. Primary School?
Elkins Elem. Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Elkins Elem. Primary School rank among public schools in Elkins?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkins Elem. Primary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Elkins, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Elkins School District?
Besides Elkins Elem. Primary School, Elkins School District also operates Elkins High School (463 students), Elkins Middle School (394 students), and Elkins Elementary School (283 students). See the Elkins School District district page for the complete list.