- Enrollment
- 2,231
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Smith, AR
Euper Lane Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Euper Lane Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050633001358
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Euper Lane Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #9 of 18
- schools in Fort Smith · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Euper Lane Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Euper Lane Elementary School ranks #9 of 18 schools in Fort Smith, AR.
School address
District: Fort Smith School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050633001358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Euper Lane Elementary School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 050633001358 · Fort Smith, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 17.3:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (2,231 students)
Euper Lane Elementary School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Euper Lane Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northside High
Northside High School
2,231 students
- Southside High
Southside High School
2,053 students
- Ramsey Junior 801
Ramsey Junior High School
801 students
- L. a. Chaffin 753
L. a. Chaffin Jr. High School
753 students
- Dora Kimmons J 753
Dora Kimmons Jr. High School
753 students
- This school 397
Euper Lane Elementary School
397 students
What this shows Euper Lane Elementary School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Euper Lane Elementary School compares
Euper Lane Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 82% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$12,459
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 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 16.4%
African American 6.5%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Euper Lane Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Smith School District reports $12,459 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Euper Lane Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ramsey Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L. a. Chaffin Jr. High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dora Kimmons Jr. High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Euper Lane Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,053
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Euper Lane Elementary School
How many students attend Euper Lane Elementary School?
Euper Lane Elementary School has 397 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Smith, AR. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Euper Lane Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Euper Lane Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Euper Lane Elementary School?
42.9% of students at Euper Lane Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Euper Lane Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Euper Lane Elementary School is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Fort Smith, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Euper Lane Elementary School?
Euper Lane Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Euper Lane Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Smith?
By Resource Investment Index, Euper Lane Elementary School ranks #9 of 18 schools in Fort Smith, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Smith on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Smith School District?
Besides Euper Lane Elementary School, Fort Smith School District also operates Northside High School (2,231 students), Southside High School (2,053 students), and Ramsey Junior High School (801 students). See the Fort Smith School District district page for the complete list.