Enrollment
283
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elkins, AR
Elkins Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elkins Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050576000289
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkins Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Elkins · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkins Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkins Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Elkins, AR.
School address
District: Elkins School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050576000289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.7%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elkins Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elkins Elementary School
Elkins Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Elkins, Arkansas, enrolling 283 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 283 puts it in the smaller third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 149 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #63.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Elkins School District also operates Elkins High School (463 students) and Elkins Middle School (394 students) alongside Elkins Elementary 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 Elkins Elementary School compares
Elkins Elementary 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 41% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 77% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,151
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
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 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 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
White 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Elkins Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elkins School District, which includes Elkins Elementary School.
$10,151
Per student
-17%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 53.6%
Federal 18.0%
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 Elkins Elementary 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkins Elem. Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkins Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~283 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Elkins Elementary School
How many students attend Elkins Elementary School?
Elkins Elementary School has 283 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elkins, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkins Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elkins Elementary School?
34.7% of students at Elkins Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkins Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elkins Elementary School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Elkins, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkins Elementary School?
Elkins Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Elkins Elementary School rank among public schools in Elkins?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkins Elementary School ranks #1 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. See all public schools in Elkins on the city page.
Is Elkins Elementary School a good school?
Elkins Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Arkansas schools. 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 Elkins School District?
Besides Elkins Elementary School, Elkins School District also operates Elkins High School (463 students), Elkins Middle School (394 students), and Elkins Elem. Primary School (322 students). See the Elkins School District district page for the complete list.
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