Enrollment
583
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bentonville, AR
Elm Tree Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elm Tree Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050306000165
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elm Tree Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 16
- elementary schools in Bentonville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Elm Tree Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elm Tree Elementary School ranks #3 of 16 elementary schools in Bentonville, AR.
School address
District: Bentonville School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050306000165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.9%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elm Tree Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elm Tree Elementary School
Elm Tree Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bentonville, Arkansas, enrolling 583 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.9% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Arkansas average.
Enrollment of 583 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 83 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 389 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Bentonville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hope Academy of Nwa Elementary (25 students): Elm Tree Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.2:1 vs 2.8:1).
Bentonville School District also operates Bentonville High School (3,579 students) and Bentonville West High School (2,661 students) alongside Elm Tree 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 Elm Tree Elementary School compares
Elm Tree 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 83% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 73% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,698
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Elm Tree Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bentonville School District, which includes Elm Tree Elementary School.
$11,698
Per student
-5%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 37.5%
Federal 8.8%
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 Elm Tree Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bentonville West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grimsley Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centerton Gamble Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elm Tree Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,579
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,661
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Bentonville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~583 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Elm Tree Elementary School
How many students attend Elm Tree Elementary School?
Elm Tree Elementary School has 583 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bentonville, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm Tree Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm Tree Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 19% 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 Elm Tree Elementary School?
9.9% of students at Elm Tree Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elm Tree Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elm Tree Elementary School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Bentonville, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elm Tree Elementary School?
Elm Tree Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Elm Tree Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bentonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Elm Tree Elementary School ranks #3 of 16 elementary schools in Bentonville, 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 Bentonville on the city page.
Is Elm Tree Elementary School a good school?
Elm Tree Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Bentonville School District?
Besides Elm Tree Elementary School, Bentonville School District also operates Bentonville High School (3,579 students), Bentonville West High School (2,661 students), and Grimsley Junior High School (846 students). See the Bentonville School District district page for the complete list.
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